Baked Peaches with Amaretti and Cocoa

Health score
1%
Baked Peaches with Amaretti and Cocoa
45 min.
4
185kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with our Baked Peaches with Amaretti and Cocoa. This enchanting dessert beautifully marries the sweetness of fresh, ripe peaches with the rich, nutty nuances of amaretti cookies and the subtle bitterness of cocoa powder. It's a perfect ending to an Italian-inspired meal or a luscious treat for a casual gathering with friends.

Picture this: juicy peaches, tender and warm from the oven, bursting with flavor while cradling a delectable filling made from crushed amaretti and creamy egg yolk. As they bake, the aroma of caramelizing fruit mingling with sweet wine—like a fine Pinot Grigio—fills your kitchen, creating an irresistible allure that is hard to resist.

Whether you choose to serve these delightful baked peaches as a sophisticated appetizer, a light snack, or a refreshing dessert, they are guaranteed to impress. Top them with a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent experience, or enjoy them plain to savor their natural sweetness. Best of all, this recipe is quick and easy to make, ready in just 45 minutes, making it ideal for both special occasions and everyday cravings.

Join us in this culinary adventure and discover how simple ingredients can transform into an elegant dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite!

Ingredients

  • ounces amaretti cookies crushed
  • 0.5 teaspoon cocoa powder 
  • 0.3 cup cooking wine dry white such as pinot grigio
  • large egg yolk 
  •  peaches dry washed and patted ripe
  • servings butter unsalted for the baking dish

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan
  • cutting board
  • melon baller

Directions

  1. Butter a baking dish large enough to hold 8 peach halves in a singlelayer.
  2. Cut the peaches in half with a small knife and remove the pits.
  3. Cut off the peel in strips.
  4. Place the peach halves in the baking dish as you finish peeling them.
  5. Use a melon baller to scoop out some of the center pulp from each peach,being careful not to perforate the edges, to make little containers for the filling.
  6. Put the peach pulp on a cutting board and finely chop it; transfer it to a small bowl.
  7. Add the cookie crumbs, the egg yolk, and the cocoa powder, and stir to combine.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F and center a rack in the oven.Divide the filling among the peach halves.
  9. Pour the wine into the dish around the peaches.
  10. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until a thin crust forms on the filling.
  11. Let cool to room temperature or refrigerate until chilled.
  12. Serve with whipped cream, if you like.
  13. Reprinted with permission from Delicious Memories by Anna Boiardi and Stephanie Lyness, copy; 2011 Stewart, Tabori & Chang

Nutrition Facts

Calories185kcal
Protein7.83%
Fat31.02%
Carbs61.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.81
Glycemic Load
5.25
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.1113044023514%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.88mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
7.58mg
Epigallocatechin
1.56mg
Epicatechin
3.84mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.45mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.33mg
Quercetin
1.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:184.65kcal
9.23%
Fat:6.35g
9.77%
Saturated Fat:3.11g
19.41%
Carbohydrates:28.16g
9.39%
Net Carbohydrates:25.37g
9.22%
Sugar:23.17g
25.74%
Cholesterol:56.65mg
18.88%
Sodium:62.56mg
2.72%
Alcohol:1.54g
100%
Alcohol %:1.04%
100%
Protein:3.61g
7.21%
Vitamin A:675.23IU
13.5%
Fiber:2.79g
11.17%
Vitamin E:1.32mg
8.81%
Selenium:5.61µg
8.02%
Vitamin C:6.15mg
7.45%
Copper:0.13mg
6.32%
Vitamin B3:1.23mg
6.16%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.82%
Potassium:201.38mg
5.75%
Phosphorus:54.39mg
5.44%
Iron:0.86mg
4.8%
Vitamin K:4.94µg
4.71%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.31%
Folate:15.55µg
3.89%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.69%
Magnesium:14.44mg
3.61%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.16%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.01%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.97%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
2.03%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.52%
Calcium:14.19mg
1.42%
Source:Epicurious