Brookes Light And Lovely Peach Parfaits Recipes

BROOKE'S LIGHT AND LOVELY PEACH PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl toss the peaches with brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Place a layer of the peaches in the bottom of a parfait glass. Sprinkle the peaches with a large pinch of cookie crumbs and top with the whipped cream. Repeat with two more layers of each ingredient and garnish with an additional sprinkle of the cookie crumbs. Repeat with the remaining parfait glasses and serve immediately or chill up to 4 hours before serving.

BRANDIED PEACH PARFAITS

Steps:

• Cut a shallow X in bottom of each peach with a sharp paring knife and blanch in a 3-quart saucepan of boiling water 10 seconds. Transfer peaches with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water and let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel peaches, then halve lengthwise and pit. Cut peaches into 1-inch pieces, then toss with lemon juice and 2 tablespoons brandy in a bowl.
• Cook sugar in a dry 9- to 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring slowly with a fork (to help sugar melt evenly), until melted and pale golden. Cook caramel, without stirring, swirling skillet, until deep golden. Carefully add peach mixture (caramel will harden and steam vigorously) and cook, stirring frequently, until caramel is dissolved and peaches are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, then stir in remaining tablespoon brandy.
• Spoon 2 tablespoons peach mixture into each glass, then top with a small scoop of ice cream. Repeat with another layer of peaches and ice cream and spoon remaining peaches on top. Serve immediately.

LEMON, BERRY & PEACH PARFAITS

Steps:

• Add boiling water to gelatin mix in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Pour into blender. Add sour cream; blend until smooth. Return gelatin mixture to bowl. Refrigerate 10 min. or until cooled.
• Whisk COOL WHIP into gelatin mixture until blended. Refrigerate 10 min. Meanwhile, cut each peach into 16 thin slices.
• Place 3 peach slices on bottom of each of 6 dessert dishes; top each with 1 Tbsp. blueberries. Cover evenly with gelatin mixture and remaining fruit.

SAVORY PEACH PARFAIT

Steps:

• Spoon 1/3 cup yogurt into a 6- to 8-ounce parfait glass or jar. Top yogurt with 1/2 of the peaches, 1/2 of the pine nuts, and 1/2 of the balsamic glaze. Repeat layers with the remaining yogurt, peaches, pine nuts, and balsamic glaze. Top parfait with basil.

LEMON PEACH PARFAITS

Steps:

• Place peach slices into a large bowl, and sprinkle with brown sugar. Stir to coat, and set aside.
• In a medium metal bowl, stir together the white sugar, flour, lemon zest and salt. Whisk in the lemon juice until the mixture is smooth. Gradually whisk in the boiling water.
• In a smaller bowl, whisk the yolks together. Gradually whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot lemon mixture. Then whisk the yolk mixture back into the larger bowl. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter. Set aside.
• In each parfait glass, make a layer of pound cake cubes, about 1/2 cup. Top with about 2 tablespoons of lemon sauce, then 1/4 cup of peach slices. Repeat the layers one more time. Top with 1 tablespoon of the lemon sauce. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to be sure it is thoroughly chilled. Top each parfait with a dollop of whipped cream before serving.

AMARETTO PEACH PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 250° for 32-38 minutes or until firm to the touch. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and cool on baking sheets., In a large bowl, combine the peaches, sugar and 1 tablespoon Amaretto. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in cream and remaining Amaretto until thickened., Crumble two-thirds of the cookies; place 2 tablespoons crushed cookies in each of 6 dessert dishes. Layer with half the peaches, Amaretto cream and remaining crushed cookies; repeat layers. Garnish with coconut and/or almonds if desired. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container.