Peaches and Cream Summer Salad (Print)

A refreshing chilled dessert with ripe peaches, fluffy whipped cream, and mint—ready in 15 minutes.

# Ingredient list:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
02 - 1/2 cup blueberries (optional for color and flavor)

→ 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 (optional)

# Directions:

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. If using, rinse the blueberries thoroughly.
03 - In serving glasses or a large bowl, arrange the sliced peaches and blueberries in even layers.
04 - Spoon or pipe the whipped cream generously over the layered fruits.
05 - Top with fresh mint leaves and, if desired, a sprinkle of sliced almonds. Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour for a colder, more refreshing salad.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the kind of dessert that makes people slow down and actually talk to each other
  • The whipped cream comes together in minutes but tastes like something much more complicated
02 -
  • Let the peaches come to room temperature before serving so their full flavor comes through
  • Whipped cream holds its shape better when everything is kept cold until the moment you serve
03 -
  • Whip the cream by hand if you want to feel accomplished, or use an electric mixer if you want to save your arm for eating
  • The mint releases more flavor when torn rather than left whole

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