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/