Grilled Peaches with Almond Cream |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Prep: 9 minutes; Cook: 10 minutes; other: 15 minutes Ingredients:
4 medium firm ripe peaches (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved and pitted |
3 tablespoons amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur) |
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted and divided |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Prepare grill.
2. Combine peaches and amaretto in a large bowl, tossing gently to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
3. While peaches stand, place 2 tablespoons almonds and sugar in a food processor; process 3 minutes or until a paste forms. Add cream cheese and vanilla; process until smooth.
4. Remove peaches from bowl, reserving amaretto. Place peaches, cut sides down, on grill rack coated with cooking spray; brush peaches with reserved amaretto. Grill 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until tender, basting occasionally with amaretto. Place peach halves on dessert plates; spoon 2 tablespoons almond cream into center of each peach half, and sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons almonds. Serve warm.
5. Note: You may substitute 1/4 teaspoon almond extract plus 3 tablespoons water for the amaretto, if desired.
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