Fired Up Peaches And Cream Food

THE DEFINITIVE PEACHES AND CREAM

Steps:

• Slice up the peaches (I don't bother with peeling them.).
• Arrange in a bowl and pour heavy cream on the top and around the edges.
• If desired, sprinkle lightly with ground cinnamon (or freshly grated nutmeg or ground cardamom).
• Take a whiff then enjoy and savor summer and its bounty!

GRILLED PEACHES AND CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
• Cut peaches in half and remove the stone. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place on the hot grill. (If you don't have a grill use a hot saute pan.) Cook until soft but not falling apart, approximately 3 minutes on both sides. Set aside to rest.
• In a small bowl mix the mascarpone, cream cheese and powdered sugar together until it reaches a smooth consistency. Use a little hot water to loosen, if mixture remains stiff.
• To finish place 2 halves of the grilled peaches onto a plate. Top with cheese mixture and drizzle with raspberry sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped mint.

PEACHES AND CREAM

Steps:

• Beat 1 cup heavy cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Spoon jarred peaches and some of the juice into bowls. Top with the whipped cream and blackberries.

GRILLED PEACHES AND CREAM

Steps:

• Halve and pit 8 peaches and toss with 2 tablespoons each light brown sugar and melted butter. Grill over medium-high heat until marked, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Whisk 2/3 cup each sour cream and cold heavy cream with 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Dollop the whipped cream on the peaches and top with candied pecans.

PEACHES AND CREAM

Steps:

• Line a small sieve with a coffee filter. Put the yogurt in it, set it over a bowl, and refrigerate 2 hours. Discard the expressed liquid and put yogurt in a bowl.
• Whisk the honey and extract into the yogurt.
• Cut the peaches into wedges. Sprinkle the yogurt with a little of the cereal for texture and crunch. Serve yogurt with the peaches for dipping.

PEACHES AND CREAM, LITERALLY

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

PEACHES AND CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add the butter and toss until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch pie plate and press into an even layer on the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate, packing the crust lightly with the bottom of a measuring cup. Place the pie plate on a sheet pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until set, then cool completely.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat on low speed until combined, then raise the speed to high and whip until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the heavy cream and vanilla, and beat on high speed until the mixture forms stiff peaks. Scrape the filling into the cooled crust, smooth the top, and chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until set. (Cover with plastic wrap if chilling the pie overnight.)
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water. Immerse the peaches, a few at a time, in the boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, depending on the ripeness of the peaches, until their skins peel off easily with a paring knife. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the peaches to the ice bath to stop the cooking. Peel the peaches, and cut into slices, placing the slices in a colander set over a bowl to drain any excess juices.
• Just before you plan to serve the pie, spoon the peaches onto the filling, covering the entire surface of the pie. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.