When late August rolls around and the days are still hot but everyone is craving a cozy homemade treat, this easy slow cooker dessert is exactly the kind of recipe I reach for on a busy weeknight. Using just five simple ingredients, including a frozen block of cream cheese, it turns into a rich, creamy peach cobbler-style dessert with almost no effort. It has that sweet spot between summer fruit dessert and comfort food, which makes it perfect for potlucks, casual get-togethers, or just making something fun without heating up the kitchen too much.
This dessert is especially good served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top. If you want to lean into the late-summer vibe, add a handful of fresh peach slices or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving. It also pairs really nicely with coffee after dinner, and leftovers can be spooned into bowls for an easy next-day treat straight from the fridge or gently reheated.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Peach Cream Cheese Dump Dessert
Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, frozen solid
1 (21-ounce) can peach pie filling
1 box yellow cake mix, about 15.25 ounces
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
1. Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray or a thin layer of butter. Place the frozen block of cream cheese in the center of the slow cooker.
2. Spoon the peach pie filling evenly around and partially over the cream cheese block.
3. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top, then dust with the cinnamon. Drizzle the melted butter as evenly as possible over the cake mix.
4. Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peaches are bubbling, the cream cheese is soft and creamy, and the top looks set with golden patches.
5. Turn off the heat and let the dessert rest for 10 to 15 minutes before spooning into bowls and serving warm.
Variations & Tips
Try a different fruit filling: Cherry, apple, or blueberry pie filling all work well here if peaches are not your favorite. This is one of those flexible slow cooker desserts that is easy to adapt with whatever you already have in the pantry.
Make it extra cozy: A little extra cinnamon or even a pinch of nutmeg gives this dessert more of a cobbler feel. I like this version when the weather starts shifting from peak summer into early fall.
Don’t stir before cooking: It may look tempting to mix everything together, but layering is what helps create those creamy pockets of cream cheese and the soft, cake-like topping. Let the slow cooker do the work.
Use the rest time: Letting the dessert sit for a few minutes after cooking makes it easier to scoop and helps the filling thicken slightly. If you are serving guests, this little pause makes the bowls look a lot prettier.
Store leftovers simply: Keep any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave, or enjoy it cold like a creamy fruit dessert straight from the fridge.