Frozen Peach Bellinis Made with Fresh Peaches

Frozen peach bellinis are the perfect sip for a balmy summer evening… Make the boozy peach sorbet base ahead of time using fresh or frozen peaches. Then top it off with a splash of Prosecco for a refreshing fruity cocktail!

In this month’s fresh produce series post, Walmart challenged me to make something using stone fruits, which are currently in season. I considered both plums and cherries, but then after seeing all of the gorgeous, ripe and juicy peaches at my local Walmart store, well, I just had to bring some home with me.

If you’re a little unsure on how to select the best peaches, here are a few tips that should help:

• Ripe peaches will have a strong, fragrant scent. Look for fruits that are free of bruising and give a little with slight pressure.
• If you purchase peaches that are not quite ripe, place them in a brown paper bag with the top folded over for a day or two.
• Ripe peaches are best stored in the refrigerator. Even so, they spoil quickly so buy only what you can eat within a reasonable amount of time.

We rarely have a problem with peaches spoiling around here though. They fly out of the fruit basket!

Sunny skies and warmer temps inspired me to use my pretty peaches in a fresh peach bellini. A traditional peach bellini recipe uses white peaches, but these yellow peaches are a perfect substitute. And personally, I prefer the vivid color produced by the yellow flesh. Leaving the skins on and then straining them out adds even more color.

I start by making kind of a boozy peach sorbet by pureeing the peaches, pressing them through a fine mesh strainer to remove any pieces of skin and pulp, and then stirring in some lemon juice, simple syrup and peach schnapps. Pour the mixture into a large baking dish, and place in the freezer, stirring every 30 minutes or so. A wide, flat dish will help the mixture freeze faster, although the alcohol from the peach schnapps will prevent it from freezing solid.

Once you have the puree made, the bellini recipe is a snap. Just top the frozen peach puree off with a splash of Prosecco, stir, and enjoy!

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Frozen Peach Bellinis

Yield: 4 bellinis

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Frozen peach bellinis are the perfect sip for a balmy summer evening... Make the boozy peach sorbet base ahead of time using fresh or frozen peaches. Then top it off with a splash of Prosecco for a refreshing fruity cocktail!

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Ingredients

For the frozen peach bellini mix:

• 3 ripe peaches, pits removed & diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon double strength simple syrup
• 1/3 cup peach schnapps

For the frozen peach bellini cocktails:

• 3 tablespoons frozen peach bellini mix
• 2 cups chilled Prosecco
• peach slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

For the frozen peach bellini mix:

1. Puree peaches in a food processor or blender. Press mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove any pieces of skin and pulp.
2. Stir lemon juice, simple syrup, and peach schnapps into the peach puree.
3. Pour the mixture into a wide, flat bottomed baking dish and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes until slushy.

For the frozen peach bellini cocktails:

1. Place 3 tablespoons of the peach puree mixture in a champagne glass. Slowly pour 1/2 cup of chilled prosecco over top. Stir to mix.
2. Garnish with a peach slice (as desired) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 bellini
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 170Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 17gProtein: 1g

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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NOTE: Not all Walmart stores carry Prosecco, so feel free to substitute your favorite sparkling wine. For a non-alcoholic version, swap sparkling juice or seltzer for the prosecco.

If you like this frozen peach bellini recipe, you may also like my strawberry daiquiri recipe and/or these peach Moscato wine slushie recipe. Both are totally delish!