Old Fashioned Peaches and Cream: A Delightful Treat
Old Fashioned Peaches and Cream: A Delightful Treat is a practical, flavor-forward old fashioned peaches and cream recipe with clear ingredients and step-by-step instructions. - Servings: 4
- Prep time: Not specified
- Chill time: At least 1 hour
- Storage: Refrigerated, covered, for up to 2 days
- Type: No-bake dessert
- Texture: Light, fluffy, and pour
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 fresh ripe peaches
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 1 ΒΌ cups cold heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional garnishes: extra lemon zest, cinnamon, vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Cut peaches into half-inch wedges and gently peel off the fuzzy skin.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peaches, lemon zest, 5 tablespoons of sugar, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cold heavy cream, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip lightly with a hand mixer until fluffy but slightly pourable (not firm).
- Spoon the peaches evenly into 4 large or 6 small serving cups. Pour the accumulated peach juices over the fruit.
- Spoon the whipped cream over the peaches. Tap the cups gently to help the cream settle between the fruit.
- Cover each cup with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. Remove plastic and garnish before serving.
Notes
- Canned peaches can be substituted; drain well and skip adding sugar directly to the fruit as they are already sweet.
- Frozen peaches may be used; thaw and pat dry with a paper towel before adding to the mixture.
- Half-and-half can replace heavy cream, though the whipped texture will be less thick and frothy.
- The recipe is versatile and can be adapted with blueberries, nectarines, strawberries, raspberries, or cherries.
- Store covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to two day
- Frozen peaches may be used; thaw and pat dry with a paper towel before adding to the mixture.
- Half-and-half can replace heavy cream, though the whipped texture will be less thick and frothy.
- The recipe is versatile and can be adapted with blueberries, nectarines, strawberries, raspberries, or cherries.
- Store covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to two day