Peach Royale

Peach Royale

“This is a variation on a popular Filipino dessert called Crema de Fruta. Traditionally, crema de fruta (which literally translates to” fruit cream”) is an icebox cake made of brojas (the Philippines’ version of ladyfingers), whipped cream sweetened with condensed milk, and fruit cocktail. From crema de fruta stems many variations. The most popular being the mango royale. However since mangoes were not in season here in Dubai, I decided to use canned peaches, which was equally good.”

Ingredients

15 graham crackers

1 can of peaches

1 3/4 cup heavy cream, chilled

3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

Directions

Slice peaches thinly and keep aside.

Line a 9-inch square baking pan (with a removable bottom is best) with parchment paper along the bottom and sides to allow for easy cake removal. Line the baking pan with a layer of graham crackers. Cut crackers as necessary to fit pan.

In chilled bowl, use a handheld mixer to whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Continue to whip while slowing adding sweetened condensed milk. Whip to firm peaks.

Add about 1 cup of sweetened whipped cream over graham crackers. Distribute about 1 cup of sliced peaches over whipped cream. Place a layer of graham crackers over peaches. Repeat twice by adding another layer of whipped cream followed by peaches.

Cover pan with plastic wrap and let chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, overnight is best. Alternatively, you can freeze the dessert for more of an ice cream cake kind of texture. Once chilled, lift peach royale out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice and serve.