Peaches And Cream Summer Salad (Printable version)
Juicy peaches layered with vanilla whipped cream and mint for a refreshing chilled dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
02 - 1/2 cup blueberries
→ Cream
03 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
04 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Garnish
06 - Fresh mint leaves
07 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
02 - Wash, pit, and slice the peaches. Rinse the blueberries if using.
03 - In serving glasses or a large bowl, arrange the sliced peaches and blueberries in layers.
04 - Spoon or pipe the whipped cream generously over the layered fruits.
05 - Top with fresh mint leaves and sliced almonds if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- No baking required when the thermometer climbs past ninety
- Simple enough for weeknight treats but elegant enough for dinner parties
02 -
- Overwhipped cream turns to butter quickly, so watch for soft peaks rather than stiff ones
- Peaches continue to release juices after cutting, so assemble close to serving time
03 -
- Freeze your mixing bowl and whisk for ten minutes for faster, more stable whipped cream
- Pat peach slices dry with paper towels if they seem especially juicy