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Yield: 8 servings. 4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened 1 cup ripe peaches (about 3/4 pound), peeled, pitted, and mashed 3 tablespoons peach schnapps 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (12-ounce)

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 8 servings. 4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened 1 cup ripe peaches (about 3/4 pound), peeled, pitted, and mashed 3 tablespoons peach schnapps 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (12-ounce)

Yield: 8 servings.

4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
1 cup ripe peaches (about 3/4 pound), peeled, pitted, and mashed
3 tablespoons peach schnapps
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12-ounce) package unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1½ cups fresh raspberries
8 peach slices (optional, for garnish)

Combine ice cream, peaches, schnapps, and vanilla in a freezer-safe container; stir well. Freeze until firm.

Place raspberries, honey, and lemon juice in a blender and process until smooth. Press the raspberry mixture through a sieve, reserving puree; discard seeds. Cover and chill.

Spoon 2 teaspoons of raspberry puree each into 8 parfait glasses. Top with about 1½ tablespoons of fresh raspberries and 1/4 cup ice cream mixture. Repeat layers, ending with 2 teaspoons raspberry puree. Garnish with peach slices, if desired.

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This story was published on Jun 29, 2021

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.