Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (16 ounce) can sliced peach halves in syrup
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup gingersnap crumbs
  • 1 (6 ounce) package almond brickle chips
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes
  • whipped cream (optional)

Method

  • *Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Lightly grease 9-inch square baking pan; set aside.
  • *Spread pecans in single layer on ungreased baking sheet. Bake pecans until lightly browned, about 10 to 12 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • *Drain peaches well; discard syrup or save for another use. Chop drained peaches; set aside.
  • *Beat softened cream cheese and the brown sugar in large bowl until the mixture is well blended.
  • *Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in half-and-half and vanilla extract. Stir in gingersnap cookie crumbs, brickle chips, toasted pecans and coconut flakes. Stir in chopped peaches; spread in prepared baking pan.
  • *Bake cake until center is firm and edges are golden, about 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
  • *ENJOY!