Peach Slice

This pretty Peach Slice is perfect for parties! Canned peaches are the star of the show in this no-bake dessert that looks fancy and tastes fabulous.

The Recipe for Peach Slice

I came across the idea for this Peach Slice in a Nestle ad I found in a New Idea magazine dating back to 1979.

It looked so absolutely delicious.

But it didn’t quite work out as pictured.

It was sloppy and didn’t hold together very well. And the cream cheese filling felt a little heavy.

Here’s the original recipe pictured below, but please note that my tried and tested Peach Recipe (as pictured above) can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

I was disappointed as the slice looked amazing, and I am a fan of canned peaches.

So I came up with an idea to take some elements from the original recipe and combine it with my Jelly Slice recipe.

The result was something special!

The ingredients for Peach Slice

To make my version of Peach Slice, you’ll need:

• plain biscuits (Arrowroot, Nice, Marie or a combination of those work well)
• cornflake crumbs
• butter
• condensed milk
• lemon juice
• gelatine powder
• canned sliced peaches
• jelly crystals (lemon or another preferred flavour)
• boiling and cold water.

How to make Peach Slice

Start with the jelly

Start by preparing the jelly topping.

Mix the jelly crystals with the boiling water and then cold water until crystals are dissolved. Note that we are making up the jelly using 50ml less water than the instructions on the package.

Leave the jelly out so it cools to room temperature.

Make the base

Grease a square tin (23 x 23cm) and line base with two layers of baking paper, allowing the baking paper to overhang each side (to assist with removal once it’s ready to slice).

Crush the biscuits until they resemble fine breadcrumbs using a rolling pin, chopper or food processor.

Add the cornflake crumbs (I buy the packaged cornflake crumbs but you could also make your own from corn flakes) and stir to combine.

Next, add the melted butter to the crumbs and stir to combine.

Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the tin and smooth with the back of a metal tablespoon. Place into the fridge.

Make the filling

Pour the condensed milk into a bowl. Add the lemon juice and use a whisk to combine.

Dissolve the gelatine in the boiling water and then add this to the lemon and condensed milk mixture. Use the whisk to combine.

Remove the tin from the fridge and pour over the filling mixture.

Drain the peaches and place 2/3 of them into the filling. Return to fridge for at least one hour to set.

Add the jelly topping

Once the jelly has reached room temperature and the filling has been in the fridge for at least one hour, remove the tin from the fridge.

Pour the jelly over the second layer of the slice.

TIP: Pour onto a metal spoon to break up the flow and avoid the direct flow creating a hole in the filling layer of the slice.

Place the remaining peaches into the jelly layer.

Return to the fridge to set.

Waiting, waiting

Allow to set for at least 6 hours.

I know, I know. I’m not very patient either. But you need to wait here so your slice cuts up nicely and holds together.

Remove the slice from tin using the overhanging baking paper to ease the whole slab of slice from the tin.

TIP: If this method doesn’t work, cut one row in the tin and then use a spatula to remove the remaining slice.

Cut into 24 pieces using a sharp knife.

Serve cold on its own, or plate it up with a dob of fresh cream and mint leaves to create a truly lovely dessert.

Recipe FAQs

Q. How long will this slice keep for?

It should keep in the fridge for up to five days.

Q. Do I need to store it in the fridge?

Yes, store in an airtight container in the fridge. If you serve this slice on a platter be sure to get the leftovers back in the fridge pronto to avoid the jelly melting.

Q. What else can I make with canned fruit?

I also use canned peaches in my Classic Trifle.

If you are wanting recipes with canned pineapple, check out my recipes for Ambrosia Salad, Pineapple Balls and Carrot Cake.

Canned fruit salad can be transformed into Fruit Salad Balls, while canned mandarin segments are out of this world in Heavenly Hash.