Peach Parfait Recipes

BRANDIED PEACH PARFAITS

Steps:

• Cut a shallow X in bottom of each peach with a sharp paring knife and blanch in a 3-quart saucepan of boiling water 10 seconds. Transfer peaches with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water and let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel peaches, then halve lengthwise and pit. Cut peaches into 1-inch pieces, then toss with lemon juice and 2 tablespoons brandy in a bowl.
• Cook sugar in a dry 9- to 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring slowly with a fork (to help sugar melt evenly), until melted and pale golden. Cook caramel, without stirring, swirling skillet, until deep golden. Carefully add peach mixture (caramel will harden and steam vigorously) and cook, stirring frequently, until caramel is dissolved and peaches are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, then stir in remaining tablespoon brandy.
• Spoon 2 tablespoons peach mixture into each glass, then top with a small scoop of ice cream. Repeat with another layer of peaches and ice cream and spoon remaining peaches on top. Serve immediately.

LEMON PEACH PARFAITS

Steps:

• Place peach slices into a large bowl, and sprinkle with brown sugar. Stir to coat, and set aside.
• In a medium metal bowl, stir together the white sugar, flour, lemon zest and salt. Whisk in the lemon juice until the mixture is smooth. Gradually whisk in the boiling water.
• In a smaller bowl, whisk the yolks together. Gradually whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot lemon mixture. Then whisk the yolk mixture back into the larger bowl. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter. Set aside.
• In each parfait glass, make a layer of pound cake cubes, about 1/2 cup. Top with about 2 tablespoons of lemon sauce, then 1/4 cup of peach slices. Repeat the layers one more time. Top with 1 tablespoon of the lemon sauce. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to be sure it is thoroughly chilled. Top each parfait with a dollop of whipped cream before serving.

PEACH PARFAIT PIE

Steps:

• Place peaches in a bowl; sprinkle with sugar. Let stand for 15 minutes. Drain, reserving juice in a 1-cup measuring cup. Set peaches aside., Add enough water to the juice to measure 1 cup; pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. , Stir in gelatin until dissolved; add cold water. Gradually add the ice cream, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 60-75 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally (mixture may separate)., Drain peaches again; discard juice. Fold gelatin mixture into peaches. Transfer to pastry shell. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream.

EASY PEACH GALETTE

Steps:

• Sift together dry ingredients; flour, sugar, baking powder, salt
• Add very cold butter chunks and rub the mixture between your hands until it becomes a sand like consistency. It is fine to leave in bigger butter chunks
• Add cream and cream cheese and mix with your hands just until the dough comes together
• Knead with the palm of your hand for a minute (do not over knead and do not use mixer) just until the dough becomes smooth
• Place the dough (form a disk and wrap it) into the fridge for minimum one hour or even overnight
• Prepare the filling by simply mixing all the ingredients (peach, sugar, starch)
• Once dough chilled, roll it out on the baking paper you will be baking on, then hint with almond flour
• Place peach filling on top then place some blueberries all around. Gently and tightly fold the edges over the filling
• Pop the unbaked galette into the freezer for 10-15 minutes while pre-heating oven to 200 C / 392 F
• Bake for 30 minutes. It is ready when the crust becomes even golden colour and the filling bubble