Monthly Archive for November, 2008

Peaches & Berries in Prosecco & Vanilla Gelato

Serves four

4 ripe peaches blanched in boiling water for
30 seconds to remove their skinsPeaches & Berries in Prosecco & Vanilla Gelato
1 punnet of mulberries stalks removed
1 punnet of strawberries stalks removed & cut in ½
1 punnet of blueberries
4 mint sprigs
8 small mint leaves
8 small basil leaves
3 tbsp of castor sugar
1 vanilla pod split & seeds scraped out
4 scoops vanilla gelato

Puree the 1 ½ peaches with the castor sugar & vanilla seeds.
Mix all the berries, the rest of the chopped up peaches,
basil leaves& mint leaves with the peach puree & divide between thechampagne glasses.
Top up with a little Prosecco, add a spoonful of Vanilla Gelato, evensome whipped cream & garnish with a mint sprig & mint sugar.

This dish shouts out “summer is coming” & is best enjoyed chilled; with the rest of the sparkling wine.