Fresh Peach And Toasted Macaroon Sundaes Food

PEACH MELBA SUNDAE

Steps:

• Put a sundae glass or bowl in the freezer to chill. To make the sauce, put the raspberries, sugar and lime juice in a blender, and blitz to a purée, loosening with a splash of water if necessary. Set aside. Meanwhile, whip the cream with the vanilla and icing sugar until it holds its shape, then transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped nozzle, if you like.
• Pour the champagne or prosecco (if using) into the chilled glass, then neatly layer balls of ice cream, peach wedges, raspberries, raspberry sauce and cream, finishing with a big swirl of cream on the top. Scatter with the toasted almonds and serve straight away with two spoons.

SPICED PEACH SUNDAES

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar; stir to blend. Add vanilla, cardamom and nutmeg. Stir 1 minute. Add peaches; toss gently to coat. Cook until sugar mixture melts and peaches are tender but do not fall apart, tossing occasionally, about 5 minutes. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm over low heat before using.)
• Place 2 scoops ice cream in each of 8 bowls. Spoon peach mixture over ice cream, dividing equally. Garnish with pecans and whipped cream.

COCONUT-MACAROON SUNDAES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8-inch square cake pan with nonstick spray. Line pan with 2 pieces parchment paper in both directions, leaving 2 inches overhang on all sides. In a food processor, combine coconut, egg whites, sugar, salt, and vanilla; process, scraping bowl as needed, until coconut is finely chopped, about 1 minute.
• Transfer mixture to pan, pressing firmly to evenly distribute; smooth top. Bake until top is deep golden brown, about 1 hour. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
• Place 1/4 cup chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until chocolate is melted but not hot. Invert pan and peel parchment from macaroons; cut into 9 pieces. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Dip bottom half of each macaroon into melted chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip back into bowl. Arrange macaroons, chocolate side up, on prepared sheet. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, 20 minutes (or up to 3 days). Reserve remaining chocolate.
• To serve, melt remaining chocolate. Top each macaroon with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with melted chocolate and serve with raspberries.

GINGERED PEACH AND BROWN SUGAR SUNDAES

Steps:

• For mousse: Whisk first 3 ingredients in medium metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water); whisk constantly until candy thermometer registers 170°F, about 3 minutes. Remove bowl from over water. Add ginger and vanilla. Transfer mixture to processor and puree until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Pour puree into large bowl. Refrigerate until cool, about 20 minutes.
• Beat cream in another large bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold cream into egg mixture. Cover and freeze overnight.
• For sauce: Combine first 5 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Increase heat to high and boil until sauce thinly coats back of spoon, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Cool slightly. (Mousse and sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Keep mousse frozen. Cover and refrigerate sauce. Before serving, stir sauce over low heat just until warm.)
• Spoon frozen mousse into 8 margarita glasses. Drizzle some warm sauce over each. Top with peaches and almonds.

FRESH PEACH SUNDAE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a 2-quart saucepan, stir together the sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix in the water and juice. Bring this to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for one minute.
• Stir in the peaches and continue simmering for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peaches soften slightly. Remove from heat. Because the peaches will continue to cook in the hot syrup, you don't want to overcook them while pan is on the heat.
• Serve warm or cold over ice cream.