Description
Indulge in the sweet delight of Peaches and Cream, a classic American dessert combining the freshness of ripe peaches with rich whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh ripe peaches
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- Optional garnishes: extra lemon zest
Instructions
- Slice the peaches and place them in a bowl. Add the lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of sugar, tossing gently to combine. Let them macerate for about 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
- Serve the macerated peaches in bowls topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with extra lemon zest if desired.
Notes
For an extra touch, you can also grill the peaches before serving to enhance their flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook / Whipped
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Peaches and Cream,Dessert,Peach recipe,Whipped cream,Summer dessert