Tipsy Peaches – A Sweet and Boozy Peach Dessert with Fresh Fruit, Wine, and Citrus
Tipsy Peaches is a chilled dessert featuring fresh peaches soaked in a sweet wine and citrus marinade.The fruit becomes tender, juicy, and infused with delicious flavor.A touch of peach liqueur enhances the natural sweetness of the peaches.The syrup doubles as a flavorful sauce for serving.Perfect for summer parties, brunches, or elegant dinners.Serve chilled with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or mascarpone
Ingredients
- 6 ripe peaches, peeled, halved, and pitted
- 1 cup sweet white wine or Moscato
- ¼ cup peach schnapps
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 3–4 fresh mint sprigs
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sweet wine, peach schnapps, orange juice, honey, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Add the cinnamon stick and stir gently.
- Arrange the peach halves in a shallow glass dish.
- Pour the prepared marinade over the peaches until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning the peaches once or twice during marination.
- Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.
- Transfer the peaches to serving bowls.
- Garnish with mint, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or toasted almonds.
- Serve well chilled.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
- Chill the dessert thoroughly before serving.
- Moscato or Riesling pairs beautifully with peaches.
- Peach schnapps enhances the fruit flavor.
- Fresh mint adds a refreshing finish.
- Honey can be adjusted to taste.
- Glass containers work best for marinating.
- Consume within two days for the freshest flavor.