POACHED SUMMER PEACHES WITH STILTON STRAWBERRY SALAD

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Poached Summer Peaches with Stilton Strawberry Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ripe peaches
1 (16-ounce) bottle Beaume de Venise
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups strawberries
3/4 cup walnuts
1 cup Stilton
5 sheets phyllo dough
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 ounces Stilton
Candied Walnuts, recipe follows
Balsamic Reduction, recipe follows
1 cup walnuts
3/4 cup honey
3 cups balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Begin by poaching the peaches. Bring the Beaume de Venise, sugar, and water to a boil. Add the peaches to the hot liquid. Cover the pot with parchment paper and bring to a rolling boil. Remove pot from heat and let the peaches sit in the hot liquid until it cools down. Peel skins off and set aside. Dice the strawberries and place them in a bowl. Toast the walnuts and chop into small pieces and add them to the strawberries. Crumble the Stilton and mix with the strawberries. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Carefully place a phyllo sheet on a flat surface and lightly brush with the melted butter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Place another sheet of dough on top of the other and repeat process 5 times. Cut the pastry in a long, 1-inch width triangle, place it on a silpat or a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle crumbled Stilton. Allow to cool on a wire rack. To serve, slice the peaches in half and remove the pit. Place peaches in center of 4 plates, scoop strawberry salad and place on top of peaches. Drizzle the Balsamic Reduction, add a few Candied Walnuts around plate, and top with Stilton crisps.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. To candy the walnuts, combine the honey with the walnuts, spread over a baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes. Balsamic reduction: 3 cups balsamic vinegar Place the Balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan, bring to a boil, and allow the vinegar to reduce to 3/4 of a cup. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Place the Balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan, bring to a boil, and allow the vinegar to reduce to 3/4 of a cup. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Yusf_ Plus
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


daniel mumba
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This is the best peach salad I've ever had.


Saio Sillah
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I can't wait to make this recipe again!


Amr mostafa
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This recipe is a keeper!


Aflal 123
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I'm not a big fan of cheese, but I loved this salad.


mianch332 Official
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This salad is a great way to impress your guests.


Nalaka Sampath
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves peaches, cheese, and strawberries.


Mandilakhe Kalolo
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This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Hal Jam
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Yami Tap
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer peaches.


Asfak alom
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I substituted goat cheese for the stilton, and it was still delicious!


Marvil Lion
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Reshma lama
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the unique flavor combination.


MD Shobuj Ali
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of stilton, but I'm so glad I did! The cheese added a wonderful depth of flavor to the dish.


InnoMuzic
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This dish was an absolute delight! The flavors of the peaches, stilton, and strawberries complemented each other perfectly.