Chocolate-Amaretti Peaches

Chocolate-Amaretti Peaches
45 min.
8
137kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic summer fruit: Chocolate-Amaretti Peaches! This irresistible dessert combines the juicy sweetness of ripe peaches with the rich flavors of bittersweet chocolate and crunchy amaretti cookies, creating a treat that's sure to impress your family and guests alike.

The combination of textures is simply divine; each peach half is hollowed out and generously filled with a mixture of crushed amaretti cookies and brown sugar, adding a wonderful crunch and depth of flavor. As these beauties broil in the oven, the butter melts and seeps into the cookie crumb mixture, enhancing the overall richness of the dish. A final sprinkle of chocolate not only adds a touch of decadence but also elevates the presentation, making each bite a delightful experience.

This dessert is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight. With its warm, golden hues and the contrasting dark chocolate, it’s a dish that will look beautiful on any table. Plus, it’s relatively easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or just looking to treat yourself, Chocolate-Amaretti Peaches are the perfect way to celebrate the season and satisfy your cravings! So grab some fresh peaches and get ready to indulge in this heavenly dessert.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup amaretti cookies crushed ( 8 cookies)
  • ounce bittersweet chocolate shaved
  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • teaspoons butter 
  • large peaches pitted ripe halved

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking pan
  • broiler
  • melon baller

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Combine cookie crumbs and sugar in a small bowl.
  3. Hollow center of peach halves using a melon baller. Fill each peach half with 1 rounded tablespoon cookie crumb mixture. Arrange peaches in an 11 x 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  4. Place 1 teaspoon butter on top of each filled half. Broil 2 minutes or until butter melts.
  5. Sprinkle evenly with chocolate. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories137kcal
Protein5.22%
Fat37.89%
Carbs56.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.28
Glycemic Load
3.03
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
3.0569565218428%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.68mg
Catechin
4.3mg
Epigallocatechin
0.91mg
Epicatechin
2.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.26mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Quercetin
0.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:137.33kcal
6.87%
Fat:6.06g
9.32%
Saturated Fat:3.42g
21.36%
Carbohydrates:20.47g
6.82%
Net Carbohydrates:18.6g
6.76%
Sugar:17.29g
19.21%
Cholesterol:10.96mg
3.65%
Sodium:66.59mg
2.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:3.05mg
1.02%
Protein:1.88g
3.76%
Vitamin A:411.97IU
8.24%
Fiber:1.87g
7.48%
Copper:0.11mg
5.69%
Vitamin E:0.78mg
5.17%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.11%
Vitamin C:3.59mg
4.35%
Potassium:132.03mg
3.77%
Vitamin B3:0.74mg
3.7%
Iron:0.64mg
3.57%
Magnesium:13.61mg
3.4%
Selenium:2.22µg
3.17%
Vitamin K:3.23µg
3.08%
Phosphorus:29.78mg
2.98%
Zinc:0.3mg
2%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.8%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.54%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.49%
Folate:5.43µg
1.36%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.22%
Source:My Recipes