Emeril's Warm Peach Pancakes with Vanilla Bean Ice

Name: Emeril's Warm Peach Pancakes with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a Drizzle of Warm Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 6 large eggs; 2 tablespoons lemon zest; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 6 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 cups peaches, peeled, cored and sliced thin; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 pint vanilla ice cream; 1 recipe caramel sauce, recipe follows; Powdered sugar, for garnish; Mint sprigs, for garnish; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

1 cup milk
1/2 cup creme fraiche
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups peaches, peeled, cored and sliced thin
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1 recipe caramel sauce, recipe follows
Powdered sugar, for garnish
Mint sprigs, for garnish
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 cup heavy cream

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven.
2
In a large bowl mix together the milk and creme fraiche until smooth.
3
Whisk in the eggs and lemon zest and whisk together until smooth.
4
Add the flour, salt and the sugar and whisk until smooth.
5
Remove the skillet from the oven and place on the stove over low heat.
6
Add the butter to the skillet and swirl around the bottom of the pan until it is completely melted.
7
Add the batter to the skillet and return to the oven and bake until pancake puffs up around the edges, 20 minutes.
8
For the peaches:
9
To a hot skillet, add butter and melt.
10
Add peaches and saute for 3 minutes, until beginning to soften.
11
Add brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg and cook another 2 minutes.
12
To Finish:
13
Remove pancake from the oven.
14
Slide pancake onto a large plate.
15
Top pancake with peaches.
16
Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and powdered sugar and mint.
17
In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often.
18
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is a deep caramel color and has the consistency of a thin syrup, 10 to 15 minutes.
19
Remove from the heat.
20
Stir in the cream, return the saucepan to the high heat, and boil the sauce until it regains the consistency of a thick syrup, about 2 minutes.
21
Cool.
22
Recipe adapted from Creole Christmas Cookbook, by Emeril Lagasse, with Marcelle Bienvenu, published by William Morrow, 1997

1154

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup creme fraiche, 6 large eggs, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Emeril's Warm Peach Pancakes with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a Drizzle of Warm Caramel Sauce falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

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Emeril's Warm Peach Pancakes with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a Drizzle of Warm Caramel Sauce

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