Peaches with Lemon Verbena Cream

Peaches with Lemon Verbena Cream
Peaches with Lemon Verbena Cream
Some leaves deserve to infiltrate the dessert menu, like lemon verbena, infused here in a whipped cream that can be spooned over just about anything.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Milk/Cream Fruit Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Peach Summer Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup (packed) fresh lemon verbena leaves plus more, torn, for serving
  • 4 large ripe peaches, halved, pitted
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • Carbohydrate 37 g(12%)
  • Cholesterol 112 mg(37%)
  • Fat 34 g(52%)
  • Fiber 3 g(11%)
  • Protein 3 g(6%)
  • Saturated Fat 21 g(105%)
  • Sodium 54 mg(2%)
  • Calories 448

Preparation Bring cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; add 1/4 cup lemon verbena. Cover. Let steep 15 minutes. Strain cream into a medium bowl. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 450°. Place peaches in a baking dish. Brush with butter and sprinkle with salt and 4 tablespoons sugar. Roast until peaches start to caramelize, 20-25 minutes. Let cool in dish. Beat infused cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar to soft peaks. Serve peaches with cream and torn lemon verbena.

Preparation Bring cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; add 1/4 cup lemon verbena. Cover. Let steep 15 minutes. Strain cream into a medium bowl. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 450°. Place peaches in a baking dish. Brush with butter and sprinkle with salt and 4 tablespoons sugar. Roast until peaches start to caramelize, 20-25 minutes. Let cool in dish. Beat infused cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar to soft peaks. Serve peaches with cream and torn lemon verbena.