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Baked amaretti and chocolate stuffed peaches

Take a spoon and enjoy this summer treat. Each half of the peach embraces a tempting mix of amaretti and chocolate that you won’t be able to resist. Simplicity is key to this recipe—especially when cooking with what you have—resulting in something surprisingly delicious. Crumbled amaretti and chocolate enrich ripe sweet peaches—a cheap dessert which makes everyone happy. It fits both Sunday lunches and special occasions with your family. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Keyword amaretti and chocolate, peaches, stuffed pesches
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 big ripe peaches 
  • ½  cup of dry amaretti or almond cookies  (50g)
  • 1/3 cup  of grated dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips (50g)
  • 3 shot glasses of liqueur, rum or amaretto
  • (extra) 1 teaspoon of dark cocoa powder r  (extra)
  • (extra) a bit of butter for the top of each peach (for a softer filling) (extra)
  • 1 tbsp of brown sugar  
Servings 4 servings

Instructions

  • Carefully wash the peaches and cut each peach in half, starting along the crease of the peach and running your small paring knife all the way around. Twist the two halves to release one side from the pit and then use the tip of a knife or fork to pry the pit out from the remaining side;
  • Scoop out some flesh and place it into a bowl; 
  • Dilute the liqueur with some water and pour it over the peaches: let them marinate for 10 minutes; 
  • Mix until well combined and then add the coarsely grated chocolate; 
  • Drain the peach halves from the marinade; lay them cut side up in a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Spoon the filling into the peach cavities; 
  • Sprinkle the peaches with brown sugar; 
  • Pre-heat a static oven to 350°F (180°C). Cover the peaches with aluminum foil and bake for about 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 5-10 minutes more until golden and crispy.