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Peach Brûlée with Honey Crème Anglaise
Ingredients
For the Crème Anglaise:
- 2 cups half and half
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons honey
- dash of salt
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
For the Peach Brûlée:
- 4 large ripe peaches halved, seeds removed
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter melted
- 6 teaspoons granulated sugar approximately
Instructions
For the Crème Anglaise:
- Whisk all ingredients together in a heavy bottom saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat whisking constantly. Boil 1 minute, whisking to prevent burning. Remove from heat and serve warm or cold.
For the Peach Brûlée:
- Preheat broiler with oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Arrange the peaches cut side up on an broiler safe pan. Brush the cut sides of the peaches with the melted butter. Sprinkle each peach half with 1 ½ teaspoons sugar. Broil 10 minutes or until sugar is caramelized. Serve immediately with Crème Anglaise or ice cream.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
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I’m so late posting today! Summer is a busy season – I’m sure you understand. Our weekend was packed so I felt lucky to get this easy recipe made and photographed. The photos are not the best so don’t judge the recipe based on my quick documentation. The longer these sit, the softer the brûlée becomes. Eat fast!
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Michael @ BlueberryChuckle
Holy Moly. This needs to happen, like, now. It looks like a dessert I would eat very slowly with the smallest spoon I can find in my kitchen.
Kari Lindsay
I just love, grilled, broiled or baked peaches. This looks mouth wateringly yummy, whether you were in a rush to take the pictures or not!
Stella B's Kitchen
Another beauty from you! I can't wait for my peaches to arrive this year so I can make this! {I hear ya Tricia; I choose enjoying the crazy, busy summer with my family rather than obsessing over a decent photo and blabbing} and you're photos are great!!
Sue/the view from great island
That puddle of Creme Anglaise looks ultra sophisticated, and delicious.
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen
What a fabulous way to enjoy peaches – fabulous reicpe :))<br />Mary x
Blond Duck
It's peach season down here–and it's always brûlée season!
The Slow Roasted Italian
Love this! Perfect idea for 'mature' peaches as you called them. I usually go for a quick snack or cobbler, but this looks awesome!
Angie's Recipes
This looks like the dessert served in the gourmet restaurants! Totally yum!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow
Yummmmmm…. carpe diem with the fresh peaches… they only last a little while and should be enjoyed every way possible!! This looks like one more good way! blessings ~ tanna
From the Kitchen
Delicious! And, desserts aren't just for dinner–go for it!<br /><br />Best,<br />Bonnie
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen
What a lovely way to use all of the delicious peaches this season has to offer. A definite one to try.<br />Sam
McMGrad89
This looks good, Tricia. I will have to try this when I get back to my real house with a real (clean) oven. The rental has this gas broiler that I don't think has EVER been cleaned. Needless to say, there is NO broiling going on in this house. 🙁