Mascarpone and Peaches
SweetThis simple dessert recipe is sure to please. Mascarpone and peaches is an old recipe that makes a light and easy after dinner treat. Mascarpone cheese is usually sweetened with sugar or honey and is used in many Italian desserts. It is the main ingredient in tiramisu. This cheese from the Lombardy region of Italy is rich and creamy and is made from the milk of cow’s that are fed a very special diet. For this mascarpone and peaches recipe it is best to use fresh peaches. This recipe doesn’t call for it but you can grill the peaches before combining then with cheese mixture. INGREDIENTS 4 large ripe peaches1/3 cup amaretto or orange flavored liquor1 Tbls of lemon juice1/2 pound of mascarpone cheese1/4 cup of sugar1 cup of heavy whipping cream1/2 cup of amaretti cookies, crushed1 Tbls of sliced toasted almondsPREPARATION Bring a saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boilAdd the peaches to the water one at a time and cook for 30 minutes.Remove the peach and place it in an ice bathPeel off the skin, remove the pit and cut the peaches into halves.Place in a bowl and add the liqueur and lemon juice.Toss to coat.In a large bowl whisk together the cheese and sugar until well blendedIn a separate bowl whip the cream until stiff peaks formFold the cream into the cheeseSpoon the cream into the peach halves.Sprinkle the top with toasted almonds.Chill for around 30 minutes and serve with amaretti cookies.
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