Peaches and Cream Recipe
A refreshing and simple Peaches and Cream dessert featuring ripe peaches tossed with lemon zest and sugar, topped with lightly whipped vanilla cream. Perfect for a light summer treat or elegant dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 large servings or 6 small servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Peach Mixture
- 4 fresh ripe peaches
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
Whipped Cream
- 1 ¼ cups cold heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Garnishes
- Extra lemon zest
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Cut the ripe peaches into half-inch wedges and gently peel off the fuzzy peach skins to ensure a smooth texture.
- Mix peach ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peaches, lemon zest, 5 tablespoons of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently to coat the peaches evenly and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Whip the cream: Pour the cold heavy cream into a separate bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer with a whip attachment, lightly whip the cream until fluffy but still pourable — it should not be stiff like piping cream.
- Assemble the dessert cups: Prepare 4 large or 6 small serving cups such as glass ramekins or ice cream glasses. Spoon the peach mixture evenly into the cups, making sure to include the peach juices for extra flavor.
- Add the cream topping: Spoon the lightly whipped cream gently over the peaches in each cup. Tap the cups lightly to help the cream settle between the peach slices.
- Chill the dessert: Cover each cup with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to two days to let the flavors develop and the cream set slightly.
- Serve with garnishes: Remove plastic wrap before serving and garnish with extra lemon zest, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or vanilla wafers for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Lightly whipped cream should remain pourable to blend well with the peaches.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the dessert to chill and flavors to meld.
- Optional garnishes like cinnamon or vanilla wafers add texture and complementary flavors.
- Serving in clear glasses or ramekins showcases the appealing layers.
Keywords: Peaches and Cream, summer dessert, whipped cream, fresh peaches, no-cook dessert, easy dessert
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