Blood Orange & Peach Frozen Yogurt Cream

Hello there Monday! Can you believe that last week just flew by? To kick start this week, I thought we start off on a lighter scale with my ultra simple BLOOD ORANGE & PEACHES FROZEN YOGURT CREAM. Then maybe, just maybe ending this week on a heavier note that I think would work perfectly to kick back, rest and relax over the weekend by having an indulgence. Nothing beats home made and to treat yourself to a yummilicious dessert, to sweep those blues away. I have always wondered what is FROYO and then suddenly it hit me; realizing that it actually stands for Frozen Yogurt..LOL. Talk about being oblivious to terms like these. As much I am a huge fan of ice-cream, I found that my love for FROYO is equally the same. The best part? FROYO is so much lighter and you could still indulge without the guilt.

Random shot, that I snapped with my SonyT10 while I was traveling around in China

The weather has been acting up lately. A fraction of a moment, the day would just be nice and cool; then the very next, we were found facing a scorching hot sunny day. All I wanted to do is just lock myself up in the room with the A/C switched on full blast. LOL. Of course, that wouldn't do! Not until recently, I discovered I could buy Blood Oranges or also known as Red Oranges here in our local market. Instantly I grabbed a few, not knowing what to do with them. It would be ashamed to devour them just like that, though they are just so good to be eaten as a fruit on its' own.

Recently over at the blogsphere, there were quite a number of Blood Orange and Peaches recipe popping everywhere. All I recalled while I was a child is that one day when I got my hands on some blood orange, the first thing I would love to make is a dessert. Their beautiful almost ruby red or coral pulp and sweet juice is not only sweet yet refreshing. Another fruit I found complimenting the Blood Orange is the sweet Peach. There's just something about the zesty taste of the blood orange and naturally sweet like honey taste of the peach that I can never resist. Both of the fruits are really versatile to work with too. You can work them in anything. For example, ever thought of Blood Orange curd, butter cream, cheesecake, tart, sorbet, or add it to a cocktail. Then for peaches, they are just so good as Peach Cobblers, but then you can try using them in an upside down cake, a danish tart, galette, or gelato? I think the possibility is endless and don't be afraid to play around in the kitchen. So go have fun! I know there could be some science and rules to cooking or baking, but don't let those stop you. Cause it sure didn't stop me from experimenting.

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Blood Orange & Peach Frozen Yogurt Cream

by Chic & Gorgeous Treats

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*Makes slightly over 1 pint - approx. 2 cups
*FROYO is slightly tart and tangy. Taste to check if it’s your desired level of sweetness.
* Cook extra sugar syrup if required.
* NO ice-cream maker required, just a tad more tedious with end result still satisfying.
* For those with ice-cream maker, follow the manufacturer’s instruction. Just mix all of the
below together and let your ice-cream maker churn the frozen yogurt.
*Alternatively, pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Makes 6 large or about 8 medium sized.

^INGREDIENTS

Frozen Yogurt 270ml (1 cup 1 tablespoon) plain yogurt ½ cup heavy cream Blood Orange & Peach Syrup juice of 1 ½ blood orange 2 fresh peaches, sliced 1/2 cup caster sugar 8-10 tablespoons water

DIRECTIONS 1. In a medium deep saucepan,  add sugar then water enough to cover the sugar slightly. Add sliced peaches and let it boil until the sugar has completely melted, turning into a syrup. Stir in the blood orange juice. 2. In a blender, puree sliced peaches together with peach and blood orange sugar syrup. Sift the puree and set aside. 3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine both plain yogurt, and cream together. Add blood orange and peach puree to the yogurt and cream. Lightly whisk until it’s well combined. Pour in an airtight container and freeze for about 4 hours or overnight. 4. Take out, and thaw it slightly. With a paddle attachment attached to your stand mixer, on low speed, beat the frozen yogurt mixture. I find that this helps to beat off the ice- particles formed in the froyo. You will notice that the Blood Orange & Peach Frozen Yogurt Cream doubles up in volume slightly. Pour the mixture back into the airtight container and freeze for a couple of hours. 5. Repeat the same process at least 3 times, if you desire a smooth frozen yogurt cream. I have suggested additional notes above, just in case you didn’t notice. Serve with fresh strawberries, sable cookie, and drizzle honey over for that extra oomph. ENJOY!

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Hope you'll enjoy my take on BLOOD ORANGE & PEACH FROZEN YOGURT to cool off!

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