Peaches and Cream Summer Salad (Printable Version)
A refreshing chilled dessert with ripe peaches, sweetened whipped cream, and mint garnish. Perfect for summer gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
02 - 1/2 cup blueberries
→ Cream
03 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
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 heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
02 - Wash, pit, and slice peaches. Rinse blueberries if using.
03 - Arrange sliced peaches and blueberries in serving glasses or a large bowl.
04 - Spoon or pipe chilled whipped cream generously over the fruit layers.
05 - Top with fresh mint leaves and sliced almonds if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for a colder presentation.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between cool, velvety cream and sweet, juicy peaches is absolutely divine on hot days
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
02 -
- Over whipped cream turns grainy and separates, so stop as soon as you see soft peaks holding their shape
- This dessert does not sit well overnight—the peaches release moisture and everything gets sad and watery
03 -
- Whip the cream by hand if you want more control over the texture—electric mixers can go from perfect to over whipped in seconds
- Pat the peach slices dry with paper towels if they are especially juicy, which helps prevent the cream from breaking down too quickly