Delicious Peaches and Cream: A Summer Delight
A simple, refreshing dessert featuring juicy ripe peaches paired with sweetened whipped cream. This classic summer treat highlights the natural sweetness of peaches with a light, creamy accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Crumbled shortbread cookies (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Peaches: Wash, peel, and slice peaches into thin wedges. Divide evenly among 4 serving bowls.
- Make Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Spoon whipped cream over peaches. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
- Serve: Garnish with mint leaves and crumbled cookies if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For easier peeling, blanch peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds then transfer to ice water
- Can substitute Greek yogurt for half the whipped cream for a lighter version
- Add a splash of bourbon or amaretto to the peaches for an adult version
- Best made with fresh, in-season peaches
- For extra texture, toast sliced almonds to sprinkle on top
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/peaches-and-cream-recipe/
