Is there anything more lovely than a good, juicy, ripe peach? Quite honestly, I think that is one of my favorite summertime LOVES!! I have fond memories of my dad cutting up a peach and putting it in a bowl with a little pinch of sugar and a splash of cream… heaven in a bowl. Well, I’ve kicked it up a notch. Another love of mine is Peaches and Cream Panna Cotta. What is this you ask? (This post has been updated, it was originally posted August 24, 2011)
What is Panna Cotta
The first time I had Panna Cotta was at an Italian Resturant in Colorado where I grew up. I don’t know what inspired me to try something new but, I’m so glad that I did! When it arrived at the table it was a smooth, glass-surfaced dessert with a raspberry sauce on one side topped with berries and whipped cream. It was so intriguing. It didn’t look like pudding or custard, nor did it look like gelatin. I tasted my first bite and was hooked instantly. It was cool dessert, perfect for those hot summer nights. It’s creamy and sweet and pairs nicely with chocolate, caramel, or a whole host of fruits. It’s basically an eggless custard made with decadent cream and gelatin and it’s divine. Panna Cotta is the perfect blank canvas to create the perfect dessert with. We like to top it off with some fresh summer peaches and that’s it. No need for whipped cream or anything else. The Summer peaches are perfect with the divine Panna Cotta!
Peaches and Cream Panna Cotta Recipe
Peaches and Cream Panna Cotta
Yield 6-8 servings
Peaches + Cream is truly Summer heaven. Team them up with the creamy eggless custard called Panna Cotta and you'll have a real Summer crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
- 2 cups creme fraiche
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon powdered gelatin
- 2 peaches
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- a pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
Place the cream, milk and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Split and scrape the vanilla seeds from the bean. Add both the seeds and the pod to the milk. When the milk mixture begins to simmer, shut off the heat and whisk in the creme fraiche.
You will then need to strain the mixture and return to the pot. Add the gelatin and whisk until dissolved. Pour the mixture into 8 (1 cup) ramekins and set aside to come to room temperature. Cover and place in the refrigerator to firm up for at least 3 hours preferably overnight.
Now for the peaches...
Cut them into small bite size pieces and place in a small sauce pan along with the sugar and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat for about five minutes until sugar is dissolved and peaches have cooked down a bit, but not too much. Let cool and then top the panna cotta with the cooled peach mixture. Sit back and ENJOY the best peaches and cream you'll ever have!
Notes
{this recipe has been adapted from Guy Fieri's Creme Fraiche Panna Cotta Jubilee Style recipe}
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How lovely!
Not only does this look absolutely gorgeous – it sounds perfectly delicious!
Thanks for sharing this recipe and the memories…. I love peaches too 🙂
xo Emily
This sounds wonderful! I think I may have to try my hand at this for the weekend! Thank you for posting!
Wow, this looks divine. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I do have one question though. What is creme fraiche and can I buy it in the grocery store?
Thanks Cheryl! Creme fraiche is basically a fancy sour cream. It’s not quite as sour though. You can usually find it in your store with the specialty cheeses or you could even use Mexican creama that you can usually find in the Mexican section of the dairy isle. Either will work.
kisses
heather
Heather,
you are a sweetie. Thanks for replying and explaining. Now I know all the ingredients I do intend to make this recipe.
Hugs,
Cheryl
Wow those look so good Heather! I'm crazy about peaches this time of year too!
Great photos!
Thanks Kami!! Come on over… I saved you some!
kisses
heather
Okay, I am so sad right now. I have not had a single peach this season and we always have peaches and cream many times over in the summer. Coveting, I am coveting. Did you ever get those tacos at Los Tacos?
Simply gorgeous and mouth-watering photos! I love peach recipes and I totally want to make this one now. 🙂
I will so be trying this out! I am from Brigham City where we have Peach Days in the beginning of September. This will be perfecto!
I love how you staged that peaches pic;) Very nice!
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Hey. Saw this on pinterest & came here. Am about to go sleep so will check out more posts on ur blog tomorrow. But for now wanted to drop a quick message, love your food+font styling & photography!!!
Have you tried this with some of the ripe peach cut into very small, bite size pieces, and mixed into the panna cotta? Serve with the rest of the peaches in the sauce.
Looks like you used freestone peaches, but they won't be available to me until later in the year so I'll have to try tis as aoon as the cling type are available.
BTW, split a ripe freestone peach, mix a little honey and balsamic vinegar together, and brush it on your peach halves, and then barbecue them for 2 to 3 minutes a side, brushing more on as they grill. Serve with some good vanilla ice cream! Heaven at your own grill.
I must add that your photography is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for both the recipes and the photographs!