Peaches and Cream Ice Pops
Photo by Mark Weinberg
MAKES
8 ice pops
TAKES
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours 35 minutes (includes freezing)
Total: 3 hours
✻ ABOUT THIS RECIPE
This combination is a classic for a reason: sweet, juicy peaches pair perfectly with anything creamy. This recipe starts by roasting the peaches to tenderize them and concentrate their juices (see tips if you’re dying to make these, but don’t feel like turning on the oven)! These make for a perfect summertime treat to beat the heat.
INGREDIENTS
453 g / 1 pound peaches, peeled and cut into wedges
66 g / ⅓ cup light brown sugar
2 g / ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of fine sea salt
340 g / 1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt
112 g / ½ cup crème fraîche (or sour cream)
10 g / 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 g / ¼ teaspoon pure almond extract
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METHOD
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F / 191°C. Arrange the peaches in an even layer on a baking sheet. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and salt; toss to combine.
2. Roast the peaches until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt, crème fraîche, vanilla and almond extract to combine. Transfer about three quarters of the mixture to a container with a pour spout.
4. Add the cooled peaches to the remaining yogurt mixture in the bowl. Use a potato masher to mash the two together (it’s OK if there are chunks of peaches left).
5. Pour about 30 g / 2 tablespoons of the peach mixture into each ice-pop mold. Follow with about 30 g / 2 tablespoons of the peach mixture, then 30 g / 2 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture. Continue alternating the two until the molds are full. It’s OK if the layers swirl together - you can even encourage this a little using a skewer, if desired.
6. Place an ice-pop stick in the center of each mold and transfer to the freezer. Freeze until solid, at least 2 hours.
7. Run the molds under warm water and then unmold the ice pops. Keep frozen until ready to serve.
NOTES
If you can’t bear to turn on the oven, the peaches can also be cooked in a heat-safe pan on the grill. Try to maintain a similar temperature with the grill to the temperature listed above - the peaches will also have a slight smoky flavor which is truly delicious!
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