Peach Bellini
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Peach Bellini
Description
This Peach Bellini recipe begins by poaching peaches briefly in boiling water, then plunging them into ice water to loosen the skins for easy peeling. The peeled peaches are pureed until smooth, producing about one cup of peach purée. This purée is stirred into about half a bottle of prosecco in a shaker or pitcher, blending fruitiness with sparkling wine.
The drink has a crisp, light texture from the prosecco with a sweet and fragrant peach flavor. The method preserves the natural taste and color of ripe peaches while creating a smooth, drinkable mixture. Pouring the remaining prosecco directly into glasses before topping with the peach mixture creates an appealing layered effect.
This cocktail is commonly served at brunches, celebrations, or warm-weather gatherings. It pairs nicely with light appetizers or as a stand-alone celebratory drink. The recipe notes that white peaches can be substituted with frozen peaches if out of season and suggests adding a little cherry juice for a deeper color.
Puree can be prepared ahead and preserved with lemon juice to maintain color, and it is best to use quality DOC or DOCG Italian prosecco for authenticity.
Ingredients
- 1 pound white peaches (about 3) peeled.
- 1 bottle prosecco DOC or DOCG
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. With a sharp knife, cut an x in the bottom of each peach.
- When the water comes to a boil. Drop the peaches in the boiling water. After 1 minute, remove the peaches from the boiling water and drop into a bowl of ice water to stop them from cooking. This will allow you to remove the skins easily.
- In a food processor or blender, puree the peaches until they are smooth. This should yield about 1 cup of peach puree.
- Pour about 1/2 of the bottle of prosecco into a cocktail shaker or pitcher. Stir in 1 cup of peach puree and gently mix.
- Divide the remaining prosecco between 4 or 5 glasses. Then top with bellini mixture.
Notes
- Frozen white or yellow peaches can replace fresh when not in season.
- Add 1 teaspoon pure cherry juice per glass for a more vibrant peach color.
- Peach purée can be made ahead and kept fresh with addition of a tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Use DOC or DOCG prosecco for best quality in your Bellini.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5glasses
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1glass | |
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 235mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 296IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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