Peaches and Cream Summer Salad (Print Version)

Juicy peaches meet fluffy whipped cream in this chilled summer favorite. Mint-kissed and ready in minutes.

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ Fruits

01 - 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
02 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

→ Cream Base

03 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, thoroughly chilled
04 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Garnishes

06 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
07 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

# Directions:

01 - In a large chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Refrigerate immediately until ready for assembly.
02 - Wash peaches thoroughly, remove pits, and slice into even wedges. Rinse blueberries and pat dry with paper towels.
03 - Arrange peach slices and blueberries in individual serving glasses or a large decorative bowl, creating an even distribution of fruit.
04 - Spoon or pipe the chilled whipped cream generously over the fruit layer, ensuring complete coverage while maintaining visual appeal.
05 - Top with fresh mint leaves and sprinkle sliced almonds evenly across the surface. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for enhanced refreshment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the ultimate no bake solution when you want something impressive but wont turn on your oven
  • The combination of cold cream and juicy fruit feels like eating a cloud made of summer sunshine
02 -
  • The whipped cream will start weeping if it sits longer than an hour so plan to serve this soon after assembling
  • Overripe peaches will turn your cream slightly pink and make everything too sweet—choose carefully
03 -
  • Place your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes—cold cream whips faster and holds its shape longer
  • Add a tiny pinch of salt to the cream before whipping—it intensifies all the other flavors in ways you wouldn't expect

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