Cheesy Peach Pie ( Eggless Desserts Recipe)

by Tarla Dalal

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The cheesy peach pie is a delightful assembly of a peach pie atop a crusty biscuit base. It is another mouth-watering dessert featuring fresh cottage cheese (paneer). However, make sure you use only fresh and soft homemade paneer to ensure even blending with the peaches and sugar.

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 0 mins Total Time: 10 mins 6Makes 6 wedges
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Ingredients

For The Crust
24 digestive biscuits
1/2 cup melted butter

For The Filling
2 cups freshly made paneer (cottage cheese)
1 cup drained and chopped canned peaches
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup beaten whipped cream

For The Garnish
4 to 6 canned peach wedges

Method

For the crust

Place the biscuits on a butter paper or a rolling board and crush to a coarse powder with the help of a rolling pin.
Transfer the crushed biscuit powder to a bowl, add the butter and mix well.
Spread and press the mixture at the base of a 175 mm. (7") loose-bottomed cake tin.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

For the filling

Combine the paneer, ½ cup of peaches and sugar and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the remaining peaches and mix well.
Add the beaten whipped cream and fold gently. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Pour the filling over the prepared biscuit base and spread it evenly using a palate knife.
Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or till the pie sets.
Demould the pie and cut into 6 equal wedges.
Serve chilled garnished with peach wedges.

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