Description
A simple and elegant summer dessert of fresh peaches gently simmered in a light sugar syrup, then chilled with heavy cream to create a smooth, peach-infused treat.
Ingredients
4 medium fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup white sugar (adjust to taste)
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Peel, pit, and slice peaches to yield about 2 cups.
- In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil to make a light syrup (about 3 minutes).
- Add peaches to the syrup and simmer for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 15–20 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer peaches to a bowl; discard or save syrup.
- Pour cold heavy cream over the peaches and stir gently.
- Divide into serving glasses or bowls, cover, and chill at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
Notes
- If peaches are very sweet, skip the syrup step and use raw peaches with cream for a lighter version.
- Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
- Substitute nectarines or apricots for peaches if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
