Pecan Peach Ice Cream Cake Food

PEACH COBBLER ICE CREAM CAKE

Steps:

• Stir 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, the lemon juice and peaches in a large pot; let sit 15 minutes. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the peaches are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove 3/4 cup peaches with a slotted spoon and refrigerate for topping. Puree the remaining peaches and cooking liquid in a blender; transfer to a bowl and freeze until very thick, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil. Coarsely crush the graham crackers and toss with the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the pecans and butter on the prepared baking sheet; spread into a thin layer. Bake 7 minutes, then stir and continue baking until golden brown, 6 to 10 more minutes. Let cool and harden, then crumble and set aside.
• Assemble the cake: Let 2 pints ice cream soften at room temperature until spreadable, about 10 minutes. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray and line the bottom and sides with plastic wrap, leaving a 2-inch overhang. Spread the softened ice cream in the prepared pan, then top evenly with the peach puree. Freeze until the puree is firm, about 45 minutes.
• Let the remaining 2 pints ice cream soften, 10 minutes, then spread over the peach puree. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the pecan mixture and press it into the ice cream. Cut the pound cakes lengthwise into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices; arrange the slices in a single layer on top of the ice cream, trimming as needed. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Beat the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in a bowl with a mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Uncover the cake, then invert onto a plate; remove the springform ring and the remaining plastic wrap. Cover the top and sides with the whipped cream. Top with the reserved peaches and remaining pecan mixture. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour.

PEACH AND BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM ICEBOX CAKE

Steps:

• Line a 9x5" loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving a few inches of overhang on all sides. Chill pan until ready to use. Toast pecans in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until fragrant and slightly darkened, 5-8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop; set aside.
• Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Place jam in a medium bowl and whisk to loosen, then gently mix in half of the whipped cream. Mix vanilla and salt into plain whipped cream.
• Scoop half of vanilla whipped cream into prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer. Arrange a layer of crackers on top, breaking or cutting to fit as needed. Add half of peach whipped cream, smooth into an even layer, and top with another layer of crackers. Dollop ice cream across top and smooth into an even layer. Add a third layer of crackers, followed by remaining peach whipped cream. Repeat with a fourth layer of crackers and finally spread remaining vanilla whipped cream over (don't worry if it's a little higher than edges of pan). Scatter reserved pecans on top. Cover with plastic overhang and freeze until set, at least 6 hours.
• To serve, using plastic overhang, unmold cake (if it's hesitant to come out, run the sides of the pan under warm water for a few seconds to loosen) and cut into slices. Do ahead: Cake can be made 2 days ahead. Keep frozen.

PEACH AND TOASTED PECAN ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Whisk together first 3 in gredients in a large heavy saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk and whipping cream, Cook over medium heat, stiffing constantly, 10-12 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
• Whisk egg yolk until slightly thickened. Gradually whisk about 1 cup hot cream mixture into yolk. Add yolk mixture to remaining cream mixture whisking constantly. Whisk in vanilla bean paste. Cool 1 hour, stiffing occasionally.
• Meanwhile, cook peaches and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, 4-5 minutes. Coarsely mash, and let cool 30 minutes. Stir peach mizture into cooled cream mixtre.
• Place plastic wrap directly on cream mixture and chill 8-24 hours.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in s small skille over medium heat; add pecans, and cook, stiffing constatnly, 8-9 minutes or until toasted and fragrant. Remove from heat, and sprinkly with 1/4 tsp kosher salt. Cool completely. (about 30 minutes).
• Pour chilled cream misture into frezer container of a 11/2 quart electric ice cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Before transferring ice cream to and airtight container for further freezing, stir in pecan mixture.

PEACH PECAN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 10-inch round cake pan.
• Make topping: Place pecans in small baking pan and toast in oven until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
• Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and bourbon. Heat to boiling and boil, stirring constantly, until thickened to consistency of syrup, about 5 minutes. Pour into prepared pan. Cut peaches into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange in concentric circles on syrup. Arrange pecans decoratively between peaches.
• Make cake batter: Sift flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt together into mixing bowl.
• Beat eggs and sugar together in mixer bowl on medium-high speed until thick and doubled in volume.
• Mix vanilla and melted butter in small bowl. Stir large spoonful of egg mixture into butter mixture, then gently fold back into egg mixture. Using rubber spatula, gently fold in flour mixture 1/4 cup at a time. Pour batter evenly over peaches.
• Bake until cake is golden and center springs back when lightly pressed, 30-35 minutes. Immediately run table knife around edge of cake and invert onto serving plate. Serve.

PEACH COBBLER ICE CREAM CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake rounds and set aside.
• To Make the Pound Cake:.
• Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk or sift together the flour baking soda and salt. Add to the butter mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in the sour cream. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and gave them a few taps on the counter to dislodge any air bubbles. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 18 to 22 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
• To Make the Peach Jam Layer:.
• In a large bowl, stir together the preserves, peaches, and bourbon if using. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to use.
• To Make the Cobbler Biscuit Pieces:.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add in the cold butter and work with your hands or a pastry blender until the butter resembles coarse crumbs. Gently stir in the buttermilk with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together. Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop out the batter onto two baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Brush with melted butter on top and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
• To Assemble the Peach Ice Cream Layers:.
• Allow the vanilla ice cream to soften a bit. Then transfer to a large bowl. Fold in the peaches and preserves gently, until streaked throughout the vanilla ice cream. Pour into a 9-inch round cake pan that has been lined with plastic wrap. Press the peach ice cream down into a smooth even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. Pour the softened peach sorbet into a 9-inch round cake pan that has been lined with plastic wrap. Press down into a smooth even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
• To Make the Caramel:.
• Place the sugar and water in a medium saucepan, set over medium-high heat. Gently swirl the pan constantly, without actually stirring the mixture, and cook until it becomes a dark amber color. Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly whisk in the heavy cream. It'll bubble up and get thick, but keep stirring until smooth. Whisk in the bourbon vanilla bean seeds and salt. Pour into a jar and allow to cool down to room temperature. Once cool, store in the fridge until ready to use.
• To Assemble the Cake:.
• Line the sides of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, to create high sides. Trim the top of the cooled pound cake layers to even them out. Place one layer of pound cake, upside down, into the spring-form pan. Pour half of the peach jam over the cake layer and spread out evenly. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Crumble a few of the biscuits and sprinkle them evenly over the jam layer. Carefully remove the peach ice cream from the cake pan and remove the plastic wrap. Place into the spring form pan on top of the cobbler layer. Then place the second pound cake layer inches Pour the remaining peach jam over the cake and spread out evenly. Chill in the fridge until firm, about 1 hour. Top with more crumbled cobbler biscuits and then finally the peach sorbet layer. Freeze once more until firm, about 3 hours.
• To Make the Butter Cream:.
• Beat the butter until light and fluffy about 5 minutes. Add in the powdered sugar, a cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add in the milk, vanilla extract and salt. Beat on high until creamy and smooth. Divide the buttercream into 3 separate bowls. Dye one a dark orange. One a lighter orange and then leave one white. Transfer each to disposable piping bags.
• Remove the cake from the freezer and then carefully remove it from the springform pan, discarding the parchment paper from the sides. Starting from the bottom of the cake, pipe out two rows of dark orange buttercream all around the cake. Then pipe out two rows of the lighter orange buttercream around the cake, and then pipe out 2 rows of white buttercream around the sides and top of the cake. Pipe out light orange buttercream on the top center of the cake.
• Using an offset spatula or a bench scraper, smooth out the buttercream on the sides and bottom. Coat the bottom of the cake with crumbled cobbler biscuits. Return to the freezer while you prepare the topping.
• To Grill the Peaches:.
• Place a stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat, once hot, grease with canola oil and place the peach halves on top, cut side down. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until grill marks form. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool down completely. Slice them in half, leaving two intact.
• To Decorate the Top of the Cake:.
• Drizzle the edges of the cake with the caramel sauce so that it drips down the sides. Then arrange the grilled peaches on top along with some crumbled cobbler biscuit pieces. Cut and serve immediately or place in freezer until ready to serve.