At this time of year, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to fruit desserts. However, peaches will always place quite high up on my list. A perfectly ripe peach, fragrant and juicy, feels like peak summer, and I’ll put it in anything and everything. I like pairing them with something creamy such as a custard. Here, a good dollop of pistachio paste adds a gentle nuttiness that doesn’t overwhelm the fruit. Most pastes will come sweetened, but if you’re using a pistachio butter, you’ll need to increase the sugar by up to 50%.
