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Late Summer Peach Dessert

Recipe by Noor Boereboom on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

30 minutes to prep, 1 hour to cook. A sophisticated summer dessert that layers honey‑thyme‑infused peaches, a silky peach gel, warm vanilla cake, crunchy almond crumble, and floral elderflower ice cream, finished with a bright thyme vinaigrette. The combination of sweet, tart, and herbaceous flavors makes it a memorable finish to any fine‑dining meal.

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Late Summer Peach Dessert by Noor Boereboom, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (350°F).

  2. Prepare the Peach Syrup: combine honey, lemon juice, and fresh thyme in a saucepan, simmer until reduced to a syrup, then set aside.

  3. While the syrup is reducing, slice the peaches and place them in a shallow dish.

  4. Pour half of the warm peach syrup over the sliced peaches, toss gently, and let them marinate for 15 minutes.

  5. Prepare the Almond Crumble: mix chopped almonds, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter; bake for 10 minutes until golden, then cool.

  6. If using a homemade vanilla cake, bake it now according to your recipe, or use a pre‑baked loaf; allow it to cool slightly before slicing.

  7. Make the Peach Gel: strain the remaining syrup, then refrigerate until it thickens to a jelly‑like consistency (about 30‑45 minutes).

  8. Whisk together the thyme oil and olive oil to create the Thyme Vinaigrette.

  9. To plate, place a slice of vanilla cake on each serving plate.

  10. Add a spoonful of the chilled peach gel on top of the cake.

  11. Arrange the marinated peach slices around the gel, then sprinkle the almond crumble over the fruit.

  12. Place one generous scoop of elderflower ice cream beside the cake.

  13. Drizzle the thyme vinaigrette over the fruit and ice cream, and finish with a light drizzle of the remaining thyme oil for extra aroma.

  14. Serve immediately and enjoy the contrast of warm cake, cool gel, and fragrant herbs.

Tips while you cook

Reduce syrup before marinating
After combining honey, lemon, and thyme, simmer until the mixture halves, then pour half over the sliced peaches before the 15‑minute marination.
Cool almond crumble before use
Bake the almond, flour, sugar, and butter mixture for 10 minutes, then let it cool before sprinkling over the fruit.
Chill peach gel to set
Strain the remaining syrup and refrigerate for 30‑45 minutes until it reaches a jelly‑like consistency before plating.
Slice cake while slightly warm
If using a homemade vanilla cake, bake and allow it to cool slightly before slicing for the plates.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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