Continental · serves 2

Peach and Cheese Parfait

Savoury cheese in a sweet peach half. Odd, quick, and it works.

10 min Easy Vegetarian No oven needed

Ingredients

  • 1 tin peach halves, drained
  • 100g cheddar, grated
  • 100g cream cheese
  • 100g cream
  • 70g butter
  • Paprika
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Blend the cream, cheeses and butter until smooth.
  2. Season with salt and pepper — this is meant to be savoury against the fruit.
  3. Spoon into the peach halves.
  4. Paprika dusted over. Serve cold.

Questions people ask about Peach and Cheese Parfait

How long does Peach and Cheese Parfait take?

About 10 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

What can I use instead of cream cheese in Peach and Cheese Parfait?

Use hung curd, thickened overnight in a cloth. Tangier and less sweet, so adjust the sugar.

Can I make Peach and Cheese Parfait ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Peach and Cheese Parfait vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Can I make Peach and Cheese Parfait without an oven?

That is exactly what this recipe is for. It uses a pressure cooker, a pan or the fridge instead of an oven, and the method here is written for that, not adapted from a baked version.

What do you serve with Peach and Cheese Parfait?

Serve cold. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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