Peach Galette Peach Icebox Cake

2 frozen pound cakes, thawed

1 (10 oz.) jar peach preserves, divided

1 qt. vanilla ice cream, slightly softened

1 c. heavy cream

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

3 T powdered sugar

1 c. peach slices, peeled (see notes)

In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Grate in cold butter. Gently toss with flour until all strands are coated. Sprinkle in ice water while gently tossing with a rubber spatula to create a dry, shaggy dough.

Turn dough out. Quickly gather into a loose disc, and wrap with Saran wrap. Refrigerate for at least an hour.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Toss peach slices with sugar and cinnamon. Unwrap dough and transfer to a sheet of parchment paper. Roll to 1/4” thickness in a rough round. Move dough and parchment paper to a baking sheet.

Arrange peaches from the center, leaving 2” of dough uncovered. Fold the edges over the peaches. (For a less rustic look, neatly turn edges under.) Seal using egg white, and lightly brush the crust with egg wash. Sprinkle with a light dusting of sugar.

Bake until dough is golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand at least 20 minutes before cutting. If desired, garnish with mint leaves for a fresh look.

(adapted from Tasting Table)

Using a serrated knife, trim and discard crusts from pound cakes. Cut into 1/2” thick slices.

Line the bottom of a 9x5” loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving 4”+ overhang. Place 1 T. of peach preserves in a microwavable container, and chill until use.

Arrange 6 cake slices, side by side, to cover bottom of pan; trim as needed to completely cover bottom. Spread 2 c. ice cream over cake. Spread half of remaining peach preserves evenly over the ice cream layer. Cover the next layer with 6 slices of pound cake, again trimming to completely cover layer. Spread 2 c. ice cream as the next layer, followed by a layer of the remaining 1/2 jar of peach preserves. For the last layer, use the remaining pound cake to completely cover the layer.

Tightly cover the top of the cake with plastic wrap. Freeze around 8 hours. Beat cream and vanilla with an electric mixer on high until foamy. Gradually sift in powdered sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.

Remove cake from the freezer; lift cake from pan using plastic wrap overhang. Invert cake onto a platter and discard plastic wrap. Spread top and sides with whipped cream.

Melt reserved 1 T. of preserves in your microwave, around 10-15 seconds. Gently stir in peaches to coat. Place peach slices atop cake and serve immediately.

(adapted from Souterhn Living)

Notes: wait to slice peaches until ready to serve. Cut with a clean, warmed knife, cleaning between each cut with a warm, moist towel.

Peach Bellini

1 peach, peeled and diced

8 fresh raspberries

1/2 c. water

1 bottle Prosecco, chilled

Peach Margs

3 oz. tequila

2 oz. Cointreau

2 oz. fresh lime juice

1 c. sliced peaches

1 T simple syrup

1 c. ice

Peach Sangria

1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc

1/4 c. peach schnapps

1/4 c. peach nectar

1/4 c. sugar sliced peaches mixed berries seltzer

In a blender, puree peach, raspberries and water. Press mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove raspberry seeds. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

To serve, pour 2 ounces of puree into a champagne flute. Top with Prosecco, and stir gently.

(adapted from Pinch and Swirl)

Note: to reduce foam, open your Prosecco 15 minutes before serving. Feel free to garnish with a fresh slice of peach!

Blend ingredients until combined to your desired consistency; a little less time will result in a slushier margarita while longer will make the consistency thinner and more sippable.

If desired, run a slice of lime along the edge of your glass, then dip in salt. Garnish each glass with a slice of lime or peach.

(adapted from A Couple Cooks)

Note: For a fun twist, stir a few chopped basil leaves into the mixture before serving, then garnish each glass with a fresh basil leaf. This will offer a fresh, bright, summery taste your guests will adore!

In a large pitcher, combine wine, peach schnapps, peach nectar and sugar. Stir to combine. Let sit in the fridge at least 2 hours before serving.

Add sliced peaches and desired mixed berries to the pitcher just before serving.

To serve, fill a glass with ice, fill glass to 2/3 full with sangria, then top with seltzer.

(adapted from The Novice Chef)

Note: Flavored seltzer will obviously add a little more flavor to the mix. We won’t tell anyone if you want to use peach-flavored hard seltzer to add the bubbles to your glass! ;)

Summertime for kids is the perfect escape and opportunity to do all of their favorite things outside! Whether it involves water, paint or games, doing it in the sunshine makes it way more fun!

Try some of these fun activities to keep those kiddos entertained while school is out for the summer!

#1 ice cube painting

Beat the heat and creative urges with this super fun activity! All you need is washable craft paint, popsicle sticks and an ice tray and you’ve got yourself a new set of paints to use on a hot summer’s day!

Credit: The Play Based Mom

Stained Glass Chalk Art

Looking to help your child take their chalk art to the next level? Simply marking your sidewalk with painters tape can instantly inspire them to create their own stained glass artwork the whole neighborhood can admire!

Credit: Juggling With Kids

#2

Puffy Sidewalk Paint

It’s always fun to do the things we love but in exciting new ways. So, instead of using ordinary craft paint, plan a fun experiment with your kids and make puffy paint instead!

#3

Creating materials that stimulate more than one sense for children increase their excitement for learning, which is important to continue throughout their summer break.

Puffy Paint Ingredients

• Flour - 1 cup

• Water - 1 cup

• Dish Soap - 1 tbsp

• Sidwalk Chalk - 1 piece

(leftover or broken pieces are great for this!)

• Plastic Squeeze Bottles

Credit: Best Ideas for Kids

frisbee tic-tac-toe

This is a great activity to help your kiddos with their handeye-coordination and burn a little energy at the same time. (Which all parents can appreciate!)

Use your yard, the driveway or even an old blanket or quilt to make a DIY tic-tac-toe board and you’re all set for a fun game for the whole family!

Tip: Make sure to get 2 frisbee sets in different colors so you can keep track of who wins! Additionally, you can mark them with an X and O to stay true to this forever classic game.

#4

Squirt Gun Painting

Any kid, any age, loves playing with squirt guns so why not take a fun spin on this beloved toy and add paint inside instead of water?

Tape up paper on a canvas and watch them go to town with creativity!

Credit: Fireflies and Mudpies

#5 #6

Giant Coloring Book

Who doesn’t love coloring? Especially on a giant scale! Take old cardboard boxes and tape them up on your fence or house for larger than life coloring!

Trust us, your kids don’t care how great your drawings look, they’ll enjoy every second!

Credit: Busy Toddler

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