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Peaches and Cream, Literally
Prep
10 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This recipe is honestly one of my favorite summer shortcuts because it tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when really it takes just twenty minutes from start to finish. Fresh peaches are naturally sweet and packed with vitamin C to boost your immune system, so you're basically eating healthy while indulging in dessert. The beauty here is the simplicity: just caramelize those gorgeous peaches with a bit of sugar and water, then crown them with clouds of whipped cream. No fancy techniques, no special equipment needed. It's the kind of dessert that impresses everyone at the table while keeping your stress level low.
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Ingredients
- 44 fresh peaches, or as needed
- ⅓ cup white sugar, or to taste⅓ cup white sugar, or to taste
- ¼ cup water¼ cup water
- 11 ½ cups heavy cream
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Instructions
- 1
Cut each peach in half along the crease, twist open, and remove the pit. Peel and slice. Cut slices in half to get roughly 2 cups of sliced peaches.
- 2
Bring sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil until a syrup forms, about 3 minutes. Stir in peaches until coated. Bring syrup back to a light simmer, about 1 minute. Immediately remove from heat and pour mixture into a bowl.
- 3
Transfer peaches into a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Divide mixture between serving glasses, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until completely chilled and cream has absorbed all the peach flavor, at least 3 hours.
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