Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 6 standard waffle cones or sugar cones
- 1 (15 oz) can sliced peaches, well drained and diced
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers (or shortbread cookies)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is light, completely smooth, and fluffy.
- Step 2: Prepare the Peaches: In a separate small bowl, toss the well-drained, diced peaches with the ground cinnamon until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Step 3: Assemble the Cones: Using a spoon or piping bag, fill the interior of each waffle cone about two-thirds full with the prepared cheesecake mixture.
- Step 4: Layer the Filling: Gently spoon the cinnamon peaches over the top of the cheesecake layer in each cone. Be careful not to press down too hard.
- Step 5: Finish and Chill: Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers over the peach topping of each cone to resemble a cobbler crust. Place the assembled cones upright in glasses or a cone holder and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the cheesecake filling to set before serving.
Notes
- Store assembled cones upright in an airtight container for up to 48 hours, knowing the cone shell will naturally soften a bit over time due to the moisture in the filling.
- This dessert is served cold, but if you want the topping to be extra crunchy, reserve the crushed graham crackers and sprinkle them on right before serving instead of during the initial assembly phase.
- Elevate the presentation by serving the chilled cones with a light drizzle of honey or caramel sauce, or a small dusting of extra cinnamon.
- The most important step for cone integrity is ensuring the sliced peaches are exceptionally well-drained, perhaps even patted with paper towels, so the moisture doesn't turn your cheesecake filling runny.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American