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Roasted peaches with amaretti

Roasted peaches with amaretti is a summer dessert for 6 people, yellow peaches stuffed with crushed amaretti cookies and roasted in sweet white wine, served warm with whipped mascarpone. Active work is 25 minutes, everything is prepped in the morning and baked right before guests arrive. The difficulty is very easy, the cost is €2.40 per person, and success comes down to picking peaches that are ripe but still firm.

Peaches roasted and stuffed with amaretti, warm and scented with almond, served with a spoonful of fresh mascarpone on the side.

Roasted peaches with amaretti
For
6 people
Work
25 min
Total time
1 h 10
Prep
Prepared the same day
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€2.40
Calories per person
360 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach

Roasted peaches with amaretti play on a simple contrast, the fruit turns soft and tender in the oven while the amaretti filling keeps a little bite and its bitter almond scent. The sweet white wine that bakes in the dish flavors the peaches without drowning them, and the spoonful of whipped mascarpone brings the brightness this soft, gentle dessert would otherwise lack.

This is a summer dessert that doesn't need the oven running for hours, perfect for ending a dinner with friends or a family meal when peaches are at their best. It fits naturally into a Mediterranean menu, after grilled fish or summer vegetables, and it wins over kids and adults alike with its mild, familiar flavor.

The schedule

What happens when, so you can be with your guests instead of in the kitchen.

  1. The day before Nothing to do
  2. The same day 3 steps
  3. Before the guests arrive 1 step, 35 min
  4. When it's time to serve 1 step

Make the filling and stuff the peaches in the morning, then let them wait in their dish in the fridge. Right before your guests arrive, bake the peaches for 35 minutes so they turn golden while you greet everyone. When it's time to serve, whip the mascarpone in a few seconds and serve the peaches while they're still warm.

The ingredients

6 people

Fruits and vegetables

  • Yellow peaches 6

Pantry

  • Amaretti cookies 120 g
  • Sugaroften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Sweet white wine 10 cl
  • Powdered sugaroften in the pantry 2 tbsp

Dairy

  • Butter 40 g
  • Mascarpone 250 g

Allergens Lactose, Eggs, Tree nuts

The recipe, moment by moment

The same dayDuring the day, whenever you get a moment.

  1. Crush the amaretti coarsely in a bag with a rolling pin.

    Save a few whole pieces to decorate at the end.

  2. Cut the peaches in half, remove the pits, and scoop out a little of the flesh with a spoon, chop it, then mix it with the amaretti, sugar, and half the butter.

    Add an egg yolk if the filling feels too dry, it will hold together better.

  3. Fill the peach halves with the stuffing, place them in a baking dish with the white wine and the remaining butter cut into small pieces.

    Wedge the peaches close together so they stay upright.

Before the guests arriveThe last hour, right before the doorbell rings.

  1. Bake at 180°C until the peaches are tender and golden. 35 min

    Baste with the pan juices halfway through.

When it's time to serveThe final touches, right in front of your guests.

  1. Whip the mascarpone with the powdered sugar and serve it alongside the warm peaches.

    Let the peaches cool for 10 minutes, the almond aroma comes through more.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick peaches that are roughly the same size so they all cook at the same rate, otherwise some will still be firm while others have already collapsed.
  • If you don't have sweet white wine on hand, peach or apricot juice gives a close result without the alcohol.
  • Don't scoop out too much flesh when pitting the peaches, you need enough fruit left to keep them standing upright in the oven.

The variations

  • Swap the amaretti for crushed speculoos cookies for a spicier filling, the almond note gives way to cinnamon.
  • For an alcohol free version, replace the sweet white wine with apple or white grape juice, the result stays just as fragrant.
  • For kids, serve the peaches without wine, just a little water in the dish, and stir a spoonful of honey into the filling.

What to serve it with

  • A light coffee or tea after dessert
  • Toasted slivered almonds scattered on top
  • A sweet white wine to finish the meal

Storage

Roasted peaches keep for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container, reheat gently in the oven before serving. Whip the mascarpone separately, it keeps 1 day in the fridge, but it tastes best whipped just before serving.

Questions about this recipe

Can I use a different cookie instead of amaretti?

Yes, speculoos or almond shortbread work well. The flavor shifts slightly but the filling keeps the same texture.

How do I know if the peaches are ripe enough for this recipe?

They should give slightly near the stem but still feel firm overall. Overripe peaches collapse in the oven and lose their shape.

Can I make this dessert for more than 6 people?

Yes, just scale the ingredients proportionally and use a dish large enough to keep the peaches side by side without crowding.

Is this dessert okay for kids?

Yes, the white wine bakes long enough that most of the alcohol cooks off, but you can also swap it for fruit juice for a fully alcohol free version.

Can roasted peaches with amaretti be made ahead?

Yes, during the day. The recipe needs 25 min of work in total, split up like this, the same day, 3 steps, before the guests arrive, 1 step, when it's time to serve, 1 step.

How long does it take to make roasted peaches with amaretti?

Allow 1 h 10 in total, including resting and cooking time, of which 25 min is actual work. The recipe is rated "very easy".

How many calories are in roasted peaches with amaretti?

About 360 kcal per person, for a recipe meant for 6 people. The calories are calculated by Kiloach, your kilo coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does roasted peaches with amaretti cost?

About €2.40 per person, that's €14.40 for 6 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains lactose, eggs, tree nuts. Remember to ask your guests about their allergies before putting your menu together.

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