Top Chef: Just Desserts, Season 1, Episode 4, Quickfire Challenge

Crisp:

• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1½ cup pecans
• 6 ounces cubed cold butter
• 2 T flour

Peaches:

• 4 peaches
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 t cinnamon
• ¼ t nutmeg
• 2 T butter

• Vanilla ice cream

Crisp:

1. Make a crisp by combining oats, brown sugar, pecans, butter and flour

2. Add to food processor and pulse until a crumb forms.

3. Place on a silpat lined sheet pan and bake until browned. Let cool and then break into clumps.

Peaches:

1. Cut peaches and sauté in saucepan with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and butter until soft and caramelized.

2. Add a splash of whiskey or brandy and flambé to taste. Let cool slightly.

Assembly:

1. Layer in a serving dish with vanilla ice cream and crisp.

2. Eat it. It’s delicious.