Are you looking for easy puréed recipes using peaches to add a touch of sweetness and nutrition to your meals? Look no further! In this post, we’ll make a couple simple peach dessert recipes and a yummy peach smoothie. I’ll add a tip for how to make homemade whipped cream for your desserts without using a hand blender and how to make it thick or stable so it doesn’t melt. You’re not going to want to miss this!
In my neck of the woods, I am far away from Georgia, known as the “peach state,” or anywheres that fresh peaches are common to grow. Therefore, having access to perfectly ripe peaches is rare so these recipes aren’t using fresh peaches. Luckily, they are available frozen, most of the time, with the added benefit of already being peeled! Then there is always the dependable and available canned peaches in your pantry when frozen ones can’t be found.
If you wish to you use fresh peaches, they are best if used when perfectly ripe for texture and flavor. Ripe peaches when squeezed should be soft enough to yield to the pressure and give off a nice peachy aroma. They can overripe quickly and become mushy. To ripen them quickly, place peaches in a paper bag with an apple or banana.
Delicious Desserts with Puréed Peaches
Peaches & Cream
A quick, delectable and elegant dessert bursting with flavor and easily adaptable for using fresh, canned or frozen peaches. A delicious and simple dessert elevated with a sweet sauce that can be enjoyed by everyone, whether you require puréed foods or not! Learn to make whip cream in the food processor (absolutely no mess without beaters and quick!) that won't melt! This trick stabilizes the whip cream to remain stiff for days so you don't have to worry about it not staying at the desired pudding consistency!
Equipment
- 1 food processor
Ingredients
- 3 cups peeled sliced peaches
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tsps cornstarch
- pinch cinnamon plus extra for garnish
- pinch salt
- 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- 1. Place thick wedges of sliced peaches in medium mixing bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Toss gently and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour, stirring 1-2 times
- 2. Drain the peach juice into a medium saucepan. Set the peaches aside. Add water, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt to the juice. Cook over medium heat whisking constantly until the syrup boils. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
- 3. Remove from the heat and add the butter and vanilla. Puree the peaches in food processor. Gently fold the puréed peaches into the syrup. Add food thickener to thicken to smooth pudding consistency. Set aside.
- 4. Make whipping cream by adding 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream to food processor. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar . Pulse processor 6-8 times until milk starts to thicken. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract. Process on medium speed until it forms a stiff peak.
- 5. Layer peaches and whip cream alternately in individual glasses or bowls. Garnish with cinnamon on top!
Notes
This recipe was adapted from Saving Room for Dessert https://www.savingdessert.com/peaches-and-cream/
Peach Cream Pie
Four layers of smooth, creamy yumminess for loads of flavor! This is a pie that fits the bill for a special occasion or just any ordinary day to make as a special treat! Learn to make whip cream in the food processor (absolutely no mess without beaters and quick!) that won't melt! This trick stabilizes the whip cream to remain stiff for days so you don't have to worry about it not staying at the desired pudding consistency! This recipe does require a little extra time for the custard to be refrigerated for a few hours before adding the peaches and cream. It is so worth the time, enjoy!
Equipment
- 1 food processor
Ingredients
- 1 whole pre-baked 9 inch Pastry Crust Place pre-baked pie crust into the food processor and blend until crust is turned into crumbs. Pour into small bowl and add enough milk to soak into the crumbs to make a slurry. Stir and set aside to soften and completely absorb all the milk.
For the custard
- 1 1/2 cups milk of your choice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter
For the peaches
- 3 cups peeled sliced peaches fresh, frozen or canned peaches will work
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- pinch of cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
For the whip cream
- 1 cup cold whole milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
Instructions
- 1. Place peach wedges into a medium mixing bowl and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Toss gently and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside at room temperature for one hour, stirring 1-2 times.
- 2. Take pre-baked pie crust, break into pieces and add to the food processor. Process until small crumbs. Place crumbs into a small mixing bowl. Add enough milk to cover the crumbs , stir to combine and set aside for 15 minutes until they completely absorb all the milk to make a slurry. Once the crumbs are all soften, you can stir until the slurry is a smooth pudding consistency. If too thin, add enough food thickener until you get a pudding consistency. If too thick, add more milk to make it a smooth pudding consistency. Spread the slurry into the bottom of a pie plate.
- 3. To make the custard, mix the milk, sugar, cornstarch and whole egg in a medium saucepan. Whisk until well blended. Cook over medium heat until the custard thickens and comes to a boil. Boil one minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add vanilla and butter. Stir until well blended. Pour over the pie crust, cover with plastic wrap directly on top of the custard to seal and prevent a film from forming and refrigerate until chilled, at least three hours.
- 4. To make the peaches, drain the juice into a medium saucepan. Add the peaches to the food processor to blend until they are puréed into a smooth consistency. Set peaches aside. To the juice, add 1/4 cup water, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt to the juice. Cook over medium heat whisking constantly until the syrup boils. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and add the butter and vanilla. Gently fold in the peaches. Add food thickener as needed to make a smooth pudding consistency. Spread peach layer on top of the custard layer. Cover and refrigerate while making the cream whip topping.
- 5. To make the cream whip so that it solidifies, won't melt and will hold the stiff peak for several days; add one cup cold heavy whipping cream, cornstarch and powdered sugar to the food processor. Pulse 6-8 times until cream starts to thicken. Add vanilla or almond extract and blend until stiff peak. Spread the cream whip on top of the peach layer. Add dashes of cinnamon to the top for garnish. Keep pie refrigerated.
Notes
This recipe was adapted from Saving Room for Dessert https://www.savingdessert.com/no-29-peach-cream-pie/
Quick & Nutritious Puréed Peach Smoothie
Peach Smoothie
Smoothies are an exceptional way to add extra calories, extra protein and wider variety of foods to a puréed diet and/or individuals on thickened liquids. You can do a search online for smoothies for weight gain, smoothies for added protein, smoothies for diabetics, etc, to meet your specific dietary needs. There are numerous options to tailor your smoothie to your liking. I often don't measure ingredients and just add what I have on hand. They always come out tasting delicious.
Equipment
- 1 small, personal blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of your choosing
- ⅛-¼ cup old fashioned or quick rolled oats
- 1/4 cup plain or vanilla flavored greek yogurt can substitute yogurt of your choosing
- 3-4 wedges of peaches if using frozen peaches, thaw first
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1-2 tsp sweetener of choice (optional) options include sugar substitute, honey, maple syrup
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Add oatmeal to a small blender and pulse until it is a powder. Combine remaining ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Add food thickener to appropriate consistency if you require thickened liquids.
Notes
May use ice cubes or frozen fruit IF you can drink thin liquids. IF on thickened liquids, use fresh, canned or thawed fruit; no ice and add food thickener as necessary for your prescribed liquid consistency.
Conclusion
Peaches are an easy fruit to purée that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. They make a pleasingly visual presentation and addition to many recipes with their bright color and bold flavor. I hope you found one of the recipes to be interesting to make. Please share your comments and photos below, I’d love to hear how you liked them!
Have a great day!
Jean
Watch YouTube video here of me making the above recipes! https://youtu.be/0T3ntBLheeo