Imagine a dessert that captures the essence of summer in one heavenly spoonful - where tender, delicate peaches dance with the warm, comforting embrace of cinnamon ice cream. This elegant yet surprisingly simple recipe transforms ordinary fruit into a gourmet experience that will make your taste buds sing and your dinner guests swoon. Get ready to elevate your dessert game with a dish that's both sophisticated and irresistibly delicious!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 pint cinnamon ice cream
Instructions
- Begin by selecting two ripe peaches. Ensure they are firm yet slightly soft to the touch, which indicates they are ripe and ready for poaching.
- Fill a medium-sized saucepan with 1 cup of water and add 1/2 cup of sugar. Stir the mixture gently to dissolve the sugar completely.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the water-sugar mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to ensure the sugar is fully dissolved.
- While the syrup is heating, prepare the peaches. Carefully slice a small 'X' on the bottom of each peach. This will help the skin peel off easily after poaching.
- Once the syrup is simmering, carefully add the peaches to the saucepan. Allow them to poach in the simmering syrup for about 5-7 minutes, or until they become tender. You can check their doneness by gently poking them with a fork; they should yield slightly.
- After poaching, use a slotted spoon to remove the peaches from the syrup and place them on a plate to cool slightly.
- Let the poached peaches cool for a few minutes, then gently peel off the skin starting from the 'X' you made earlier. The skin should come off easily.
- Once peeled, cut each peach in half and remove the pit. You can leave them as halves or slice them further into wedges, depending on your preference.
- To serve, place the poached peach halves or wedges in a bowl. Drizzle some of the poaching syrup over the peaches for added sweetness.
- Scoop generous portions of cinnamon ice cream and place it next to the poached peaches in the bowl.
- Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a few mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.
- Enjoy your delightful poached peaches with cinnamon ice cream as a refreshing dessert!
Tips
- • Choose peaches that are ripe but still firm - this ensures they'll hold their shape during poaching • The 'X' cut at the bottom of the peach is crucial for easy skin removal • Keep the poaching syrup at a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil, to prevent the peaches from breaking apart • For extra flavor, consider adding a vanilla bean or a splash of white wine to your poaching liquid • If you can't find cinnamon ice cream, vanilla works wonderfully, or you can sprinkle ground cinnamon on regular vanilla ice cream • Serve immediately after preparing for the best temperature contrast between warm peaches and cold ice cream
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 30mg
