Italian Custard Filled Sweet Peaches

On the bakery counter, these red peaches are too attractive. These delicious peaches stuffed with custard can attract anyone. At the time of making it, you can see that it looks so delicious and beautiful. We will make approximately 15 sweet peaches.

CONTENT OF RECIPE:

Ingredients / Ingredienti	For Peaches: 8 Cups All-Purpose Flour 7 Ounces of Butter 2 ¼ Teaspoons Fresh Yeast 3 Cups Milk ¾ cup + 1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar 4 Eggs Juice of 1 Lemon 1 Small Glass Sambuca Liqueur. Soaking Syrup: 1 Cup Granulated Sugar ½ cup Alchermes liqueur (Alternate: Marsala, Campari, brandy) 2 Cups Water For The Pastry Cream: Cornstarch 2 Cups Milk ¾ Cup Granulated Sugar 4 Egg Yolks ¼ cup + 1 tbsp Cornstarch Lemon Peel 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract Extra ingredients: Granulated Sugar For The Coating Candied Cherry
Cooking Time / Tempo di cottura	20 Minutes
Cooking Temperature / Temperatura di cottura	350°F ~ 176°C
Utensils / Utensili	Baking Paper Plastic Wrap Saucepan Baking Tray Bowl
Cooking Method / Metodo di cottura	Oven

METHOD

Preparation of Peaches:

Step 1: Add the egg, liquid and hot lard to the flour. Then add dissolved sugar (in a little water), lemon juice and mix it.

Step 2: Take some warm milk and add dissolved yeast to it.

Step 3: When the dough starts to puff up and double in size, it is almost ready.

Step 4: Prepare a baking tray with baking paper.

Step 5: Grease your hands with cooking oil.

Step 6: Then take a piece of dough and shape it into a ball and make a space between them.

Step 7: Adjust the size according to your needs.

Step 8: Give it a little rest.

Step 9: Then bake them at (350°F) until they change color. Now they are ready.

Preparation of the Custard

Step 10: Prepare the custard as usual and cover the custard with plastic wrap and let it cool.

Preparation of the Syrup

Step 11: Boil one cup of sugar with two cups of water in a saucepan and then keep aside and let it cool.

Step 12: Once the syrup cools down, mix it to Marsala.

Step 13: After soaking the peaches in the syrup, spread the cream in half.

Step 14: Roll them in granulated sugar.

Step 15: Finally, garnish with candied cherries; hope you like and enjoy it.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the term custard?

A thick mixture that is cooked with eggs and milk or cream. This mixture is usually thick and delicious.

What is the difference between cream filling and custard filling?

Custard is usually made by mixing cream, sugar and egg yolks. While cream is just cream, possibly with some added sugar.

What is a custard dessert called?

• Creme Anglaise: Lightly sweet custard.
• Crème brulee: Custard dessert topped with hard caramel.
• Creme Caramel: Custard dessert topped with soft caramel, also called caramel custard, egg pudding or caramel pudding.

What fruit can replace peaches?

Instead of peaches we can use Nectarines, plums and apricots. They can work well with sweetness and tartness.

How many peaches are in a pound?

Peaches are the same size and shape. Their weight is generally 1/4 to ⅓ of a pound (110 to 150 grams). That's about 3 to 4 peaches per pound (450 grams).