Easy Peach Custard Dessert with Amaretto Cookies, Italian Summer Recipe (VIDEO)

Easy Peach Custard Dessert with Amaretti Cookies, Italian Summer Recipe

A Refreshing Summer Dessert: Easy Peach Custard Dessert with Amaretti Cookies.

This delightful dessert has a preparation similar to tiramisu, but with the variation of using peaches and amaretti cookies. What sets it apart is the seasonal ingredients that make it perfect for special summer occasions. Composed of layers of custard, crushed amaretti cookies and fresh peach slices, these individual portioned cups offer the ideal balance of flavors. Light and refreshing and requiring minimal effort, the Peach Custard dessert with Amaretto Cookies can be effortlessly prepared ahead of time. Guests are sure to be impressed by this deliciously simple yet sophisticated warm weather treat.

Easy Peach Custard Dessert with Amaretto Cookies Recipe

I remember the best dessert my Grandma used to make every summer – her Easy Peach Custard Dessert with Amaretto Cookies. She would make this huge trifle in a glass for our picnics and barbecues. I finally tracked down her recipe and wanted to share it with you. It’s got layers of Amaretto biscuits, peach, custard and with a little crumble Amaretti on top. Super easy to throw together and perfect for the hot summer days. Try it and let me know!

Why We Love This Italian Peach Dessert

This aesthetically pleasing dessert comes together easily despite its impressive appearance. With simple assembly using custard, peaches, and amaretti cookies, this dish can be easily recreated at home. The harmonious combination of its silky smooth custard paired with juicy sweet peaches complemented by the crunch and subtle almond flavor of amaretti cookies creates an irresistible whole that entices continued enjoyment well past fullness.

Despite appearances, this good-looking and good-tasting result requires only a few basic ingredients and no extraordinary culinary skills to prepare and consume effortlessly.

Ingredients of Amaretto Peach Dessert

These are the ingredients for 4 desserts:

For Custard:

80 g 00 flour or all-purpose flour (⅔ cup)
200 g granulated sugar (1 cup)
4-5 egg yolks (about 100 g) (3½ oz)
500 ml milk (2 cups plus 1 tbsp)
Whole or grated lemon zest
A pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Peach Custard Dessert:

4 ripe peaches
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 tablespoons water
16 Italian Amaretto Cookies

Amaretti Peach Dessert Video Recipe

How To Make Italian Peach Custard Dessert

Make the Custard Layer

Prepare a rich and aromatic custard by following the instructions for Neapolitan pastry cream. Transfer into a bowl, cover and allow to cool completely.

Prepare the Peaches Layer

Remove the skin from peaches and chop them into small pieces. Place the peaches in a saucepan with sugar and water (1), simmering over low heat for 10 minutes until tender with a thick, slightly darkened syrup forming (2). Drain peaches in a sieve to collect the juice (3).

Prepare the Amaretti Layer

Combine the peach juice with 8-12 crushed Amaretto cookies (4) for a creamy mixture (5).

Assemble the Italian Trifle

In 4 dessert glass bowls, layer the trifle as follows: a layer of Amaretti, followed by peaches (6), then custard (7). Repeat this sequence (8), ending with custard and sprinkling crumbled Amaretto cookies atop each glass (9).

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight before serving.

How to Store Custard Peach Trifle

After preparing the custard peach dessert, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or a lid to prevent air exposure. Place it in the refrigerator promptly.

If you plan to consume the trifle within 1–2 days, refrigeration is sufficient. Remember that the longer you keep it in the refrigerator, the more liquid released from the peaches may form. If you need to store the trifle for a longer period, consider assembling the components separately and only combining them before serving. This helps maintain the texture of each layer.