Vanilla Poached Peaches with Whipped Minted Yogurt

Name: Vanilla Poached Peaches with Whipped Minted Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 1 vanilla bean, split; 8 peaches, split and seeds removed; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup loosely packed mint leaves; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt; Mint sprigs, for garnish; Raspberries, for garnish

Servings: persons

1
Make the peaches: Place the water, sugar, and vanilla bean in a medium saucepan.
2
Stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
3
Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the vanilla bean and scrape the inside of the bean into the liquid.
4
Add as many peaches to the pan as it will hold without piling or crowding, and poach over a low simmer for about 8 minutes or until the fruit is soft.
5
Remove the peaches and finish poaching the remainder of the fruits.
6
When done, place the peaches in a glass baking dish, cut side down.
7
Pour the vanilla syrup over the peaches, and refrigerate until chilled, for up to 8 hours.
8
For the yogurt: Place the water and sugar in a small saucepan, stir and simmer until sugar is dissolved.
9
Add the mint leaves and simmer for 2 minutes, remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
10
Strain and chill the syrup.
11
In a bowl, whip the syrup and cream with a hand-held mixer until stiff.
12
In another bowl, whip the yogurt until smooth and fold it into the cream mixture.
13
To serve the peaches: Place 2 peach halves in a shallow bowl, and dollop with some of the minted yogurt cream.
14
Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and raspberries.

577

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 cup sugar, 1 vanilla bean, split, 8 peaches, split and seeds removed, and more.

Yes, Vanilla Poached Peaches with Whipped Minted Yogurt falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!