Bucket Peach Cake

A number of years ago we headed to Chilton County in search of peaches. For those who may not be from this part of the country, Chilton County, Alabama, is known for its wonderful peaches.

We could have stopped at the produce stands located right off the interstate. But we wanted something else. So we headed down a county road and ended up at McCraw Farms.

They are the real deal. We chose to purchase peaches someone else had picked but we could have picked our own. They also have other fruit, as it ripens.

I grabbed a few recipes, had a wonderful time visiting and signed up for the mailing list. Every year I receive a post card to let me know about what time the peaches will be ready. I can call if I want to make sure. And every Christmas I get a Christmas card from Bernice McCraw. Inside, she includes a recipe. I wanted to share it.

This seems like a dessert that would be fun to make with kids. Mix the pudding yourself, then invite the children to help layer the ingredients in a large bowl. How fun!

Bucket Peach Cake

1 8-oz. package cream cheese
1 large Cool Whip
2 packages vanilla wafers
1 cup Confectioner’s sugar
2 packages instant vanilla pudding
3 cups diced peaches

Mix cream cheese, sugar and Cool Whip. Mix instant pudding as directed on box. Crush cookies very fine. Layer in a container, beginning with pudding, then peaches and cream cheese. Repeat, ending with crushed cookies. Chill.