FOOD + ENTERTAINING
WHITE PEACH, CASSIS,
AND CHAMPAGNE FLOATS
Serves 6
This is a beautiful and simple summery
dessert. You can substitute a multitude
of fruits, but perfectly ripe peaches are the
winner for this recipe.
6 medium white peaches, halved and
pitted, each half cut into 4 wedges
2 pints high-quality peach ice cream
¾ cup crème de cassis (black-currant
liqueur) plus additional for drizzling
2 cups chilled brut Champagne or
sparkling wine
Place 3 peach wedges in bottom of
each of 6 tall glasses. Top with 1
scoop ice cream, then another 3 peach
wedges. Add second scoop ice cream
and top with 2 more peach wedges.
Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons crème
de cassis. Pour 1 ⁄3 cup Champagne into
each glass. Top with 1 scoop ice cream,
drizzle with additional crème de cassis,
and serve.
Recipe by Kimberly Boyce, Bon Appétit
NOTE: Make sure to load the ice cream in
the glass so that the crème de cassis floats
on top and throughout the glass for a more
well-rounded result.
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