Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet, juicy peaches topped with a cloud-like meringue. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for showcasing the fresh flavors of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches:
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
Meringue:
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For serving:
- Whipped cream or crème fraîche (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Peaches: Place peach halves cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Make Meringue: In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating continuously until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in vanilla extract.
- Top Peaches: Spoon or pipe meringue over peach halves, covering them completely.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until meringue is golden and crisp.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or crème fraîche if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for better shape retention.
- Sprinkle peaches with cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half with meringue
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
