Peaches and Cream Recipe
A simple and refreshing Peaches and Cream recipe featuring fresh ripe peaches perfectly balanced with lightly whipped sweetened cream and a hint of lemon zest. This delightful dessert is easy to prepare, requires no cooking, and can be enjoyed chilled as a light, fruity treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes including chilling
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fruit Mixture
- 4 fresh ripe peaches, peeled and cut into half inch wedges
- 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: Peel the fuzzy skin from the fresh ripe peaches and cut them into half inch wedges, ensuring even and manageable pieces for serving.
- Mix Peaches with Sugar and Lemon: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peach wedges with fresh lemon zest, 5 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to coat the fruit evenly. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld and for the peaches to release some juice.
- Whip the Cream: Pour the cold heavy cream into a separate bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and the vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer with a whip attachment, lightly whip the cream until it is fluffy yet still slightly pourable—avoid whipping it to stiff peaks as it should remain soft.
- Assemble the Dessert: Place 4 large or 6 small serving glasses or ramekins ready. Spoon the peach mixture, including the released juices, evenly into the cups to form the base layer.
- Add the Whipped Cream: Gently spoon the lightly whipped cream over the peaches in each cup. Tap the cups gently so the cream settles down between the peach pieces and creates a smooth layer.
- Chill and Garnish: Cover each serving with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to chill and let the flavors blend. Before serving, remove the plastic wrap and garnish the tops with extra lemon zest, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a vanilla wafer as desired.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Make sure the heavy cream is cold before whipping for optimal volume and texture.
- The lightly whipped cream should be soft and pourable, do not over-whip.
- Refrigerating the dessert helps the flavors to meld and enhances the texture.
- Optional garnishes add an appealing aroma and complementary flavor contrasts.
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