Baked Peaches With Chocolate

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 15

Baked Peaches With Chocolate - A Sweet and Decadent Dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
	3 ounces amaretti cookies , coarsely crushed
	1 ounce semisweet chocolate , finely grated
	4 large peaches
	1 tablespoon golden superfine sugar
	8 tablespoons , crem fraiche or 8 tablespoons sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

402

Sugar

31g

Fat

26g

Baked Peaches With Chocolate is a sweet and decadent dessert that is perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself. Fresh peaches are sliced in half and topped with a mixture of amaretti cookies, butter, and grated chocolate. This dessert is baked until the peaches are tender and the cookie topping is golden brown. Serve warm with a dollop of crem fraiche or sour cream on top for a delicious finish.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, amaretti cookies, and grated chocolate.
3.	Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits.
4.	Place the peaches cut-side up in a baking dish.
5.	Sprinkle each peach half with the superfine sugar.
6.	Divide the cookie mixture evenly among the peaches, pressing it in slightly.
7.	Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the peaches are tender and the cookie topping is golden brown.
8.	Serve the baked peaches warm with a dollop of crem fraiche or sour cream on top.

PROS

This dessert is a sweet and decadent way to enjoy fresh peaches.

The combination of peaches, chocolate, and amaretti cookies is a delicious flavor combination that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The amaretti cookies contain almonds, so this dessert may not be suitable for those with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it does contain fresh peaches, which are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
Dark chocolate also contains antioxidants that may offer health benefits such as reducing inflammation and improving heart health in moderation.