Foodies who enjoy a large repetoire of delights, relish in the finding of a new favorite dessert. Especially one as simple, and elegant as this. We discovered this new summer favorite while enjoying a decadent evening complete with five courses, ample vino and jovial conversation.
Adapted from Eatingoutloud.com (from Italian: the essence of mediterranean cuisine)
4 ripe peaches
juice 1/2 lemon
2/3 cup crushed amaretti cookies
2 Tb marsala or brandy
2 Tb butter at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tb sugar
1 egg yolk
Heavy Cream (for drizzling)
Preheat the oven to 350. Using a sharp knife, cut the peaches in half and remove pits without removing the peel. Take a small spoon and scoop out a bit of the flesh to make room for the cookies. Place peaches in a shallow baking dish, cut sides up. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
Place crushed amaretti cookies into a bowl and stir in the brandy or marsala. Let this mix sit for a few minutes to soften slightly. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
Spoon the cookie mixture into each of the peach halves, mounding it up as needed.
Place into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. The topping will be slightly brown and the peaches will be fork tender.
Serve with a small pitcher of heavy cream for drizzling over the top. Serves 8.
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