Almond Peaches With Amaretti Filling

• 4 large firm peaches, halved and pitted
• 6 amaretti cookies, crushed
• 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon rind, finely grated
• sliced almonds (optional)
• light cream

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Scoop a little flesh from center of each peach half, and put in a bowl.
3. Add the cookie crumbs, sugar, and 2 Tablespoons softened butter, yolk, lemon rind; beat until smooth.
4. Divide the mixture among the peach halves, evenly-- shaping the mixture into a'mound' shape.
5. Top with flaked almonds if you desire to, and dot with remaining tablespoon of butter.
6. Arrange in a buttered ovenproof dish and bake for 25-35 mins.
7. Serve warm or cold with light cream.

peaches, amaretti cookies, sugar, butter, egg yolk, lemon rind, almonds, light cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/almond-peaches-with-amaretti-filling-63359 (may not work)