Amaretti peaches with honey & chocolate

Health score
4%
Amaretti peaches with honey & chocolate
45 min.
6
453kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with our sumptuous Amaretti Peaches with Honey & Chocolate, a dessert that’s not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the palate. Perfectly ripe peaches, tender and juicy, are the stars of this delightful dish, complemented by the sweet crunch of amaretti biscuits and the rich decadence of dark chocolate. This recipe brings together the best of summer fruits and gourmet elements, making it an excellent choice for gatherings or a special treat just for yourself.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this simple yet elegant dessert is an easy way to impress your guests. The fusion of flavors, from the nutty undertones of blanched almonds to the luscious creaminess of mascarpone or crème fraîche, elevates the humble peach to new heights. Drizzled with honey and dusted with cocoa powder, each bite is a harmonious blend of sweetness and richness that lingers on the palate. With each serving, you’re not just enjoying a dessert; you’re partaking in a culinary experience that celebrates the joy of seasonal ingredients.

Don’t miss out on this deliciously simple recipe that marvelously combines textures and flavors. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking to pamper yourself after a long day, these Amaretti Peaches will undoubtedly become a beloved addition to your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • large peaches firm ripe
  • 15  amaretti cookies (or 9 paper-wrapped)
  • 50 almond flour 
  • 85 chocolate dark 60% (minimum cocoa solids)
  • large eggs beaten
  • tbsp clear honey 
  • 500 crème fraîche 
  • servings cocoa powder 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Halve and stone the peaches, then dig out a little flesh from the centre of each half, using a sharp-edged soup spoon. Put flesh and peaches to one side.
  2. Tip the amaretti, almonds and chocolate into a food processor and pulse until the mixture is like coarse gravel.
  3. Add the spooned-out peach flesh, egg and honey and whizz for just a second or two to combine don't over-process.
  4. Spoon the stuffing into the peach halves, mounding it up a little. Arrange the peaches in a single layer in a heavy baking tin, then bake for 25-30 minutes or until the flesh is tender and the stuffing nicely browned.
  5. Serve hot, with a dollop of mascarpone or crme frache and a dusting of sifted cocoa powder.

Nutrition Facts

Calories453kcal
Protein7.53%
Fat53.68%
Carbs38.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.25
Glycemic Load
10.21
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.678260777308%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.36mg
Catechin
9.26mg
Epigallocatechin
1.82mg
Epicatechin
6.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.52mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Quercetin
1.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:453.03kcal
22.65%
Fat:28.32g
43.57%
Saturated Fat:12.63g
78.91%
Carbohydrates:46.04g
15.35%
Net Carbohydrates:40.21g
14.62%
Sugar:35.27g
39.19%
Cholesterol:80.59mg
26.86%
Sodium:95.24mg
4.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:13.63mg
4.54%
Protein:8.94g
17.89%
Fiber:5.83g
23.32%
Vitamin A:1140.19IU
22.8%
Copper:0.45mg
22.41%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.91%
Iron:3.11mg
17.28%
Phosphorus:169.59mg
16.96%
Magnesium:60.76mg
15.19%
Selenium:10.48µg
14.97%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.61%
Potassium:449.3mg
12.84%
Calcium:125.38mg
12.54%
Vitamin E:1.77mg
11.77%
Vitamin C:7.96mg
9.65%
Zinc:1.34mg
8.92%
Vitamin B3:1.67mg
8.37%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.42%
Vitamin K:7.58µg
7.22%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.02%
Folate:19.88µg
4.97%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.81%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.51%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%