peaches
Delicious Peaches with Cocoa Cream - A Traditional Recipe with Heart
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Number of servings: 160-170 peaches
Who hasn’t heard of the famous peaches? These little sweet delights, combining a delicate dough with a rich cream, are often stars at parties and festive events. Peaches, although they may seem challenging, are a true pleasure to make, and each bite will transport you to a world of flavors and textures. I invite you to gather your ingredients and join this culinary adventure!
Ingredients
For the dough (2 servings):
- 8 eggs (approx. 60 g each)
- 600 g sugar
- 500 ml oil
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1600 g flour + 100 g for kneading
For the cream:
- 500 g butter (at room temperature)
- 400 g sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa
- 500 ml milk (warm)
- 3/4 of the core scooped from the balls
For decoration:
- Red food coloring
- Green food coloring
- Granulated sugar
- Olive leaves or ivy for decoration (if available)
Preparing the dough
1. Egg and Sugar Mixture: In a large bowl, start by beating the eggs with the sugar until you obtain a frothy and homogeneous mixture. This step is essential to give the dish a sweet taste and a fluffy texture.
2. Adding Ingredients: Continue by integrating the baking soda, oil, and flour. It is important to respect the weight of the eggs, as this influences the proportion of flour. A dough that is too soft will lead to peaches that crack during baking!
3. Kneading: After mixing the ingredients well, place the dough on a work surface. Add 100 g of flour and knead well. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
4. Forming Balls: From the dough, form small balls the size of a pigeon egg, ensuring they have no cracks. Place them on a greased baking tray, leaving space between them to avoid sticking during baking.
5. Baking: Preheat the oven to 160°C and bake the balls for 20 minutes. It is recommended to use two trays to speed up the process.
Preparing the cream
1. Beating the Butter: In another bowl, beat the butter with the sugar until it becomes a fluffy foam. This step will give the cream a velvety texture.
2. Preparing the Core: The core scooped from the balls, obtained in the previous step, is mixed with cocoa and warm milk. Gradually add this mixture to the butter cream while continuously mixing to obtain a uniform composition.
Assembling the peaches
1. Scooping the Balls: Once the balls have cooled, use a sharp knife to remove the core from each ball. Be careful, as the edges are fragile and can break easily.
2. Filling: Take two balls, fill them with the obtained cream, and join them. Remove any excess cream to prevent it from leaking.
3. Coloring and Decorating: In three separate bowls, dissolve the red coloring in 70-80 ml of water, as well as the green coloring. Dipping the peaches in these colors will give them a lively appearance. Then, roll them in granulated sugar and decorate with olive leaves or ivy.
Chef's Tip
For an even more attractive appearance, you can also use food colorings in other shades, such as yellow or orange, to create a diverse color palette. Additionally, if you want to personalize your cream, you can add a few drops of vanilla essence or citrus flavors for extra taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do the balls break when scooping? It is crucial to respect the proportions of the ingredients. A dough that is too dry will lead to fragile balls.
- Can I replace the butter? You can use margarine, but the taste will be different. Butter provides a rich flavor and a fine texture.
- What can I do with the leftover core? The core you scoop out can be used to prepare a delicious biscuit salami or simply enjoyed with a glass of milk.
Combining with other recipes
Peaches can be served alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or paired with a warm fruit tea on chilly days. They also make a perfect match with a glass of sweet wine.
Nutritional benefits
These peaches, although a delicacy, also contain beneficial ingredients. Eggs are an excellent source of protein, and butter provides healthy fats. However, keep in mind the high sugar content and consume in moderation!
I encourage you to try this recipe filled with love and patience. Bringing these peaches to the table will not only delight the taste buds of your loved ones but will also transform every moment into a special one. Enjoy!
Ingredients: Dough for 2 servings: 8 eggs, 500 ml oil, 600 g sugar, 2 tablespoons baking soda, 1600 g flour + 100 g for kneading. Cream: 500 g butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, 400 g sugar, 500 ml milk, three-quarters of the pitted center from balls. Decoration: red dye, green dye, sugar, olive leaves (ivy in the country).
