Peachy Berry Dessert Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the strawberries, sugar, and 1/4 cup of water in a large saucepan and cook uncovered over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add 2 half-pints of the raspberries and all of the blueberries and peaches and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches a simmer. Simmer for 1 minute. Off the heat, stir in the remaining raspberries and the framboise.
• Slice the bread into 1/2-inch-thick slices and remove the crusts. In the bottom of a 7 1/2-inch round by 3-inch high soufflé or baking dish, ladle about 1/2 cup of the cooked fruit mixture. Arrange slices of bread on top in a pattern (this will become the top when the pudding is unmolded) and then add more fruit mixture to saturate. Continue adding bread, cutting it to fit the mold, and fruit. Finish with bread and cooked fruit, using all of the fruit and syrup.
• Place a sheet of plastic wrap loosely over the pudding. Find a plate approximately the same diameter as the inside of the mold and place it on top. Weight the mold with a heavy can and refrigerate overnight.
• Just before serving, run a knife around the outside of the pudding and unmold it upside down onto a serving plate. Serve in wedges with whipped cream.
• Whip the cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. When it starts to thicken, add the sugar and vanilla. Continue to whip until it forms stiff peaks. Serve cold.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix 1 Tbsp. sugar and cinnamon. Unfold crust; cut into 12 wedges. Place pastry wedges, 1/2 inch apart, on baking sheet. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle evenly with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake 8 to 10 min. or until lightly browned.
• Drain peaches, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Gradually beat in reserved 1/2 cup juice. Gently stir in whipped topping.
• Spoon into 12 individual dessert dishes. Top with peaches, strawberries and pastry wedges.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine frozen peaches, berries and lemon juice.
• Mix flour and sugar in with the fruit until well combined.
• Pour mixture into a baking dish or skillet.
• In a mixing bowl, combine crumble topping ingredients with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture is crumbly.
• Sprinkle crumble topping on top of fruit in an even layer.
• Bake in preheated oven until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
• Top with vanilla ice cream before serving, if desired.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, cornstarch, salt and nutmeg. Add fruit and vanilla; toss to mix. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; add filling. Dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry; make a lattice crust. Seal and flute edges. , Bake at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, stir together flour, 1/2 cup white sugar, and baking powder. Mix in milk and 1/4 cup butter until smooth.
• In a medium saucepan, stir together the brown sugar, cornstarch, and water. Mix in the peaches and blueberries. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Mix in 1 tablespoon butter and lemon juice. Continue cooking until the butter melts. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart ungreased baking dish. Evenly spoon batter in mounds over the hot fruit. In a small bowl, mix the coarse sugar and nutmeg, and sprinkle over the batter.
• Place the baking dish on a shallow baking pan in the preheated oven. Bake cobbler for about 35 minutes, or until bubbly and a toothpick inserted into the crust comes out clean.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine yogurt and cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping, peaches, and the 1 cup berries.
• Spoon mixture into a 2-quart square baking dish; spread evenly. Cover and freeze about 8 hours or until firm.
• To serve, let stand at room temperature about 45 minutes to thaw slightly. Cut into squares. If desired, garnish with mint leaves and additional berries.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8x8x2 1/2-inch square baking dish. Toss fruit, sugar and 2 tablespoons flour in large bowl to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Bake fruit until juices bubble, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Bake without stirring another 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Increase oven temperature to 400°F.
• Meanwhile, whisk remaining 3/4 cup flour, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and salt in medium bowl to blend. Add butter and rub in with fingertips until small moist clumps form. Sprinkle topping evenly over hot fruit in dish.
• Bake crisp until topping is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly. Serve warm with ice cream.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and yogurt. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping, peaches, and the 1 cup berries.
• Pour into a 2-quart square baking dish. Cover and freeze about 8 hours or until firm.
• To serve, let stand at room temperature about 45 minutes to thaw slightly. Cut into squares. If desired, garnish with mint leaves and additional berries. Makes 9 servings.
• Make-Ahead Directions: Prepare dessert as directed through Step 2. cover and freeze for up to 1 week.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place peaches and berries in a colander for about 15 minutes to drain any excess fluid , then transfer to a large bowl. Gently toss with sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Transfer to a pie crust. Dot with butter, and top with remaining crust. Cut vents in top crust, and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
• Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is golden brown.