It is just wicked bloody hot around these parts. I mean really hot. Do not go outside type of hot. The type of hot where you don't do anything, especially turn your stove on.
So to show my appreciation for my freezer and all things frozen, I will be posting a week devoted to frozen treats. I've tried to not use my stove at all for most of these, but alas there are some that require a bit of heat.
Let's start off with one of my favorites. This recipe reminds me of the beach. I think it's just the color because I'm not sure what else would remind so much of the beach. Also I'm definitely not an aficionado of the beach seeing as I've only been to the beach a few times. (You can feel sorry for me really, it's sad).
This frozen yogurt was inspired by my current yogurt obsession that I acquired here. I love this yogurt cream recipe and seem to have an ongoing supply of it in my fridge. It's perfect on top of just about anything. I decided since it's so perfect why not try to make it a frozen treat.
The peaches were sort of an after thought as I had some that were seriously heading south. But after I added them and tasted the final result, it was all meant to be.
I like the addition of both regular and Greek yogurt in this recipe. It really adds a better texture to the final product. I also really wrestled with myself on the corn syrup. I do like to use regular sugar or a more natural sweetener, but again the corn syrup changes the texture of this frozen yogurt and I like it much better with the syrup. All things in moderation is my motto and I rarely use it so - that's my rationale.
Brown Sugar and Peach Frozen Yogurt
2 cups plain whole fat yogurt
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
2/3 cups brown sugar
1/3 cup corn syrup
1 whole peach peeled and roughly chopped
2 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Place each yogurt in 2 separate containers. Sprinkle 1/3 cup brown sugar over each yogurt, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Place peeled and chopped peach in small saucepan with sugar. Heat over low heat and simmer slowly until it is partially broken down about 6-10 minutes. Smash up large pieces and add in cinnamon. Place in container and cool in refrigerator. Uncover yogurts and stir to mix in the brown sugar. It will have curdled and somewhat liquefied this is ok. Place both yogurts into one bowl and add the corn syrup. Add to ice cream maker and follow manufacturers directions. Mine mixes for about 20 minutes. At the end of your freezing process pour in peaches and let mix for about 30 seconds. Remove yogurt from maker into freezer safe container and freeze for another 1 hour.
So come back soon to find some more chilly ideas to make it through this summer. Enjoy a tasty freezy treat any way you can.
More frozen treats that I've rounded up for you:
Sweet Corn Ice Cream (I've had this on my to do list and it needs to be done)
The Kitchn's Boozy Granita Roundup has something for everyone
Homesick Texan's Banana Pudding ice cream makes the old favorite new again.
6 comments:
This sounds so yummy. And you must let me know when you try the sweet corn recipe.
Peach is my favorite frozen treat flavor, it is so fresh in the summertime. This does remind me of the beach, I think it's the sandy color.
I know what you mean about the heat, I've been dying here in Texas -- so humid! Ah, but it is a nice relief after freezing in Boston for so long, so I can't complain too much :).
Thats lovely, I'm debating if I should buy an ice cream machine. But you know, living in Manhattan I would probably have to store it inside the microwave :-)
So perfect with the brown sugar. So perfect.
This frozen treat week is a fabulous escape from our hothothot heat. I wonder if I could use agave nectar instead of corn syrup? The flavor would be slightly different, but texturally it should do the same thing, right? Either way, I must try this fro-yo recipe.
Trisha: I think agave would be good. I haven't tried it in ice cream yet. I love it for just about everything else. Let me know how it goes if you try it in ice cream.
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