Peaches and Cream Summer Salad (Printable)
Juicy peaches meet velvety whipped cream in this chilled summer delight topped with fresh mint
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
02 - 1/2 cup blueberries
→ 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
# How-To Steps:
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.
03 - In serving glasses or a large bowl, layer the sliced peaches and blueberries.
04 - Spoon or pipe the whipped cream generously over the fruits.
05 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves and, if desired, a sprinkle of sliced almonds.
06 - Serve immediately, or chill for up to 1 hour before serving for a colder, more refreshing salad.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat when you need something impressive but effortless
- The contrast between cold velvety cream and juicy ripe peaches is absolute summer perfection
02 -
- Cold cream is nonnegotiable here so stick your mixing bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before you start whipping
- Overwhipped cream turns to butter instantly so stop as soon as you see soft peaks forming
03 -
- Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for twenty minutes for extra frosty bites that feel luxurious
- Grate a tiny bit of fresh nutmeg over the top for a warm spicy note that surprises everyone