Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 10-inch deep-dish pie pan, coating sides and bottom.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, pudding mix, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, softened butter, and egg. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes until smooth. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Drain the sliced peaches, reserving 3 tablespoons of the syrup. Mix 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the topping.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until fluffy. Add reserved syrup and ½ cup sugar; beat for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Arrange drained peach slices over the batter. Gently spoon the cream cheese mixture over the peaches, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is just set. Let cool at room temp for 20 minutes, then chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Using cook-and-serve pudding gives the crust a custard-like softness—do not substitute instant pudding. For fresh peaches, use 3-4 peeled, sliced peaches and toss with a bit of sugar. This pie is best enjoyed chilled and is not recommended for freezing.