Reviewed: Feb. 28, 2012

OMG! My great aunt made this dessert when I was a kid some 20 years ago (from Illinois)! I've been searching for the recipe and this is pretty dang close! My whole family loves it, kiddos too. Since I live in New Zealand graham crackers aren't easy to come by so I just used a plain cookie which was ok but not recommended. My great aunt used vanilla wafers which is what I would definitely recommend! I too melted my marshmallows in the microwave and would also suggest you do that first so they can cool. In my opinion there is no substitute for fresh cream. My husband isn't a huge fan of fresh cream but mixed with the marshmallow he loved it. I've never tried with other fruits but man, with peaches it's divine! Simply yummy and incredibly easy! Will keep this forever now I found it again!!! Thanks.

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KANLAN

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2011

This is a great end-of-summer recipe -- along with peaches being in season this time of year, we had marshmallows and graham crackers left over from a Labor Day camping trip! Thus, instead of mini marshmallows I used 5 c. of the regular size. Also, I had Redi-whip left over from a party so I used 7 c. of that instead of the cream and sugar. I added about 6 iced oatmeal cookies with the graham cracker mixture for added flavor. I used 6 white peaches, diced, and made these in muffin tins. I made a dozen individual servings in muffin tins, then had enough left over to fill a pie dish as well -- and still had about three cups of peaches left for snacking! I filled each muffin tin with about 1 T. graham cracker mixture, 1 T. whipped mixture, 1 1/2 T. peaches, 1 T. whipped mixture and a sprinkle of graham cracker mixture on top. The dessert holds up fairly well in the muffin tins and doesn't require spoons if you eat carefully.

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dawn555

Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2011

Everyone loved this! I microwaved the mini marshmallows and milk at 50% power for 45 seconds twice, stirring after each time increment which makes quick work of the melting marshmallow step. For the crumb base I subbed 1/2 ginger snap cookies and processed them in the food processor with the graham cracker crumbs and the butter. I reserved 1/2 cup to sprinkle on top just because the crumbs were so tasty! Used a chilled bowl and beaters which helped with the whipped cream on such a hot and toasty day! I will definitely make this again! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

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LOBSTER

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2011

Super easy and very good - I learned that I cannot whip coffee cream so I used 1 tub of cool whip instead and it was super good - I can imagine how amazing this would be with real cream!

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arnandlor

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Orangeville, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2011

Simple and delicious! The whole family loved it. We all agreed it needs a better name. :)

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arthamar

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Duluth, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2011

This dessert was wonderful. I put 1/4 cup of sugar in the graham crackers instead of 1/2 (by mistake initially), but used the 1/4 extra to keep the peaches from turning brown. I chunked my peaches and put sugar over them versus slicing and laying flat which also worked well, but took more time. I have found that it works well to melt the marshmellows first so that they can cool while you are doing the other steps. I have taken this to work and also served at my son's birthday party. I have printed several copies of the recipe for others per thier request. It is very good and would be excellent with other fruits as well.

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amuhs

Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2011

Absolutely delicious. It melts in your mouth. I bet you can't just eat one piece. I brought it to a women's get together & it got rave reviews. In fact, I'm making it again for my dinner party. yummy. I followed the directions exactly & it was perfect. I wouldn't change a thing.

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queenb

Reviewed: Jun. 22, 2011

Our new favorite dessert now....very easy recipe to follow....the only thing I did different was to melt the marshmallows in the microwave.....a great summertime dessert...I used fresh peaches from the farmer's market....this one has been added to my recipe box....would defintely recommend!

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