Peach Almond Mousse
Wednesday already! That means we are half way through #FarmersMarketWeek, and today I am celebrating the bountiful peach group here in Niagara with a delicious, creamy Peach Almond Mousse.
The Market Square vendors didn’t disappoint with their selection of peaches last weekend, and things will only get better as more varieties hit the stands.
This creamy mousse only has a few ingredients including fresh peaches, sugar, almonds, almond syrup, and gelatin.
If you are wondering what the heck is almond syrup is, it is just a simple syrup flavoured with almond extract. I combined 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar and heated, stirring until the it just barely begins to boil and sugar is completely dissolved. After it cooled I added 1 1/2 teaspoons of pure almond extract and you have a delicious almond syrup that not only works for this recipe, but tastes great in coffee too!
The recipe makes six servings, but I have to admit I ate one before I even bothered to chill it. Oh, did I mention I also cleared the mixing bowl clean too! It is that good! Peachy, yet almondy at the same time!
Mousse is such a versatile dessert. Fancy it up, like I did, by serving in your prettiest crystal dessert dishes and topping with finely chopped peaches and slivered almonds or spooning it into a mason jar and dolloping some whipped cream on top.
Either way this Peach Almond Mousse is a fabulous way to enjoy the beauty of fresh juicy peaches!
Peach Almond Mousse
Ingredients
- 2 tsp granulated gelatin sprinkled over 2 1/2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 medium fresh peaches, peeled and diced or 15 ounce can peaches, drained
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup blanched diced almonds
- 1 ½ tablespoons almond syrup + 2 tablespoons water
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and set aside
- Puree the peaches with the sugar in a medium sized bowl and puree with an immersion blender until smooth (or use a standard blender or food processor)
- In a small saucepan combine blanched almonds with the syrup and water and process with an immersion blender until slightly grainy, and warm over low heat.
- Add gelatin and stir well until completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Add almond mixture to the pureed fruit and stir well.
- Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and using a spatula gently fold into the peach/almond mixture until fully combined
- Divide evenly between 6 parfait cups and chill for two hours
- Top with additional finely chopped peaches and slivered almonds if desired
Notes
I’ve had chocolate and vanilla mousse but never peach! What a fantastic idea and it sounds delicious!
Well that looks absolutely amazing!! I want to steal a bite!