Summer Peach Delight with Ginger Biscuit Tiers
Indulge in the essence of summer with this delectable Summer Peach Delight featuring layers of warm, ginger-infused biscuits and juicy, ripe peaches. Inspired by a recipe from Delicious Living magazine, this dish enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit, making it a wonderfully balanced treat. Using whole wheat pastry flour for added nutrition, a hint of ground cardamom, and a modest amount of crystallized ginger, this recipe results in biscuits that are not overly sweet and perfectly complement the luscious peaches. Whether served for breakfast, as a snack, or a light dessert, this dish promises to elevate your summer gatherings with its delightful flavors and textures. Top it off with softly whipped cream, and you have a masterpiece that celebrates the bounty of summer.
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
Large ripe peaches or nectarines
6 (Sliced into 1-inch wedges, skins optional)
Maple sugar (or organic dark brown sugar)
2 tablespoons (For sprinkling over peaches)
Whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup (For biscuit dough)
Unbleached white flour
1 cup (For biscuit dough)
Ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon (For biscuit dough)
Sea salt
1/2 teaspoon (For biscuit dough)
Baking powder
2 teaspoons (For biscuit dough)
Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (For biscuit dough)
Cold butter
8 tablespoons (Cut into small chunks)
Crystallized ginger
1/4 cup (Chopped into small (pea-size) pieces)
Large egg
1 (Beaten with vanilla and buttermilk)
Vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (For flavoring)
Buttermilk
1/2 cup (Add 1-2 tablespoons if needed for moisture)
Cold heavy cream
1 cup (For whipped topping)
Sugar
1 tablespoon (To taste, for whipped cream)
Almond extract
1/8 teaspoon (For flavoring whipped cream)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summer Peach Delight with Ginger Biscuit Tiers?
It is a delectable summer dish featuring layers of ginger-infused biscuits and juicy, ripe peaches, often topped with whipped cream.
What was the inspiration for this recipe?
This recipe was inspired by a dish featured in Delicious Living magazine.
Can I use nectarines instead of peaches?
Yes, the recipe allows for the use of either large ripe peaches or nectarines.
How should the peaches be prepared?
The peaches should be sliced into 1-inch wedges, and keeping the skins on is optional.
What type of flour is used for the biscuit dough?
The dough uses a mix of one cup of whole wheat pastry flour and one cup of unbleached white flour.
Why is whole wheat pastry flour included?
It is used to add nutritional value while keeping the biscuits light and tender.
What kind of sugar is recommended for sprinkling over the fruit?
Maple sugar is recommended, though organic dark brown sugar is a suitable substitute.
What spices are found in the biscuit dough?
The dough is seasoned with ground cardamom and sea salt.
How is the ginger incorporated into the biscuits?
One-quarter cup of crystallized ginger is chopped into small, pea-sized pieces and mixed into the dough.
What are the leavening agents in this recipe?
The recipe uses two teaspoons of baking powder and half a teaspoon of baking soda.
How should the butter be handled for the biscuit dough?
The recipe calls for eight tablespoons of cold butter cut into small chunks.
What liquids are used to bind the biscuit dough?
A mixture of one large egg, half a teaspoon of vanilla extract, and half a cup of buttermilk is used.
What should I do if the biscuit dough is too dry?
You can add an additional one to two tablespoons of buttermilk as needed for moisture.
Is this dessert very sweet?
No, the biscuits are not overly sweet to better complement the natural sweetness of the ripe peaches.
When is the best time to serve this dish?
It is versatile enough to be served for breakfast, as a snack, or as a light summer dessert.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 16 total ingredients listed for this recipe.
What is the topping for this Peach Delight?
The dish is topped with softly whipped heavy cream flavored with sugar and almond extract.
How much heavy cream is needed for the topping?
The recipe requires one cup of cold heavy cream.
What flavoring is used in the whipped cream besides sugar?
The whipped cream is flavored with 1/8 teaspoon of almond extract.
How much sugar is added to the whipped cream?
One tablespoon of sugar is added, or you can adjust it to taste.
Is this recipe considered easy to bake?
Yes, 'easy baking' is one of the tags associated with this recipe.
What makes the biscuits 'ginger-infused'?
The inclusion of chopped crystallized ginger throughout the dough provides the ginger infusion.
Can this be served at summer gatherings?
Yes, it is specifically described as a masterpiece that celebrates the bounty of summer and elevates summer gatherings.
How many peaches are needed?
The recipe calls for six large ripe peaches or nectarines.
Is there vanilla in the biscuit dough?
Yes, half a teaspoon of vanilla extract is beaten with the egg and buttermilk.
What is the role of cardamom in the biscuits?
Cardamom adds a hint of warm, aromatic spice that complements both the ginger and the peaches.
What is the texture of the whipped cream?
The recipe recommends whipping the cream until it is 'softly whipped'.
Is this recipe suitable for a healthy breakfast?
Yes, it is tagged as a 'healthy breakfast' option due to the use of fruit and whole wheat flour.
What kind of salt is used?
The recipe specifies using half a teaspoon of sea salt.
What does the recipe use to sprinkle over the peaches?
Two tablespoons of maple sugar or organic dark brown sugar are used for sprinkling over the peach wedges.