Audrey Hepburn's Peach Salad is Super Simple and Incredibly Delicious

The iconic Audrey Hepburn is known for her talent, her timeless elegance and her philanthropic efforts, but she also possessed a lesser-known skill: a passion for simple cooking. We've given a couple of her pastas a try and were smitten by her flourless chocolate cake so we were excited to try her 4-ingredient peach dessert , which seemed to be the perfect lazy summer recipe.

Found in the book, Audrey At Home: Memories of my Mother’s Kitchen —which was penned by her son, Luca Dotti—this super-simple recipe is said to be one of Audrey's favorite summer desserts. So, with a sack of fresh Georgia peaches begging to be used in my kitchen, I got to work on this easy dish in hopes it would become my favorite, too. Here's how it went.

Get the recipe: Audrey Hepburn's 4-Ingredient Peach Salad

Ingredients for Audrey Hepburn's 4-Ingredient Peach Salad

For this recipe, you’ll need peaches, a lemon, mint and sugar. That's it!

How to Make Audrey Hepburn's 4-Ingredient Peach Salad

Making this dish is super simple. First, peel six peaches and slice them into wedges. Toss them in a bowl with sugar and the juice of one lemon and let them sit for an hour. Once the hour is up, top the fruit with fresh mint leaves and serve it up!

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What I Thought About Audrey Hepburn's Super Simple Peach Salad

Audrey Hepburn's easy peach dessert is an absolute gem and embodies both elegance and simplicity in every bite. This recipe is a great example of Hepburn's philosophy that the best dishes are often the simplest. The use of succulent peaches, a touch of sugar and a hint of mint creates a dessert that captures the essence of summer in the most delightful way.

The natural sweetness of the peaches, enhanced by the subtle hints of sugar and mint, results in a harmonious flavor that is both refreshing and indulgent. It's an ideal dish for summertime and is perfect for sharing with friends and family at gatherings or picnics.

Whether served as a refreshing end to a summer meal or a sweet treat on a warm afternoon, this dessert offers a taste of Hepburn’s refined, yet accessible approach to cooking.

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