Lemon Peach Parfaits

This lemon peach parfait recipe is perfectly sweet and tangy. Peaches are layered with pound cake and a lemon sauce, then topped with whipped cream.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 423 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup sweetened whipped cream
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen sliced peaches, thawed
• 1 (10.75 ounce) loaf prepared pound cake, cubed
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.33333334326744 cup lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place peach slices in a large bowl; sprinkle with brown sugar and stir to coat. Set aside.

Step 2

Stir white sugar, flour, lemon zest, and salt together in a metal bowl; whisk in lemon juice until smooth. Gradually whisk in boiling water.

Step 3

Whisk egg yolks together in a small bowl; gradually whisk in about ½ cup hot lemon mixture to temper. Whisk yolk mixture into lemon mixture. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Off heat, whisk in butter; set aside.

Step 4

Place 1 layer pound cake cubes (about ½ cup each) into each parfait glass; top with about 2 tablespoons lemon sauce then ¼ cup peach slices. Repeat layers once more. Top each with 1 tablespoon lemon sauce. Chill in the refrigerator, at least 1 hour. Dollops parfaits with whipped cream before serving.