Ingredients:
4 large firm peaches, halved and pitted
6 amaretti cookies, crushed
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon rind, finely grated
sliced almonds (optional)
light cream
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Scoop a little flesh from center of each peach half, and put in a bowl.
Add the cookie crumbs, sugar, and 2 Tablespoons softened butter, yolk, lemon rind; beat until smooth.
Divide the mixture among the peach halves, evenly– shaping the mixture into a’mound’ shape.
Top with flaked almonds if you desire to, and dot with remaining tablespoon of butter.
Arrange in a buttered ovenproof dish and bake for 25-35 mins.
Serve warm or cold with light cream.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 55 min.