Cinnamon Poached Peaches With Mascarpone Filling - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large ripe peaches, halved, pits removed
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
Filling
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup whipped cream
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract
Optional garnish
icing sugar (optional)
cinnamon (optional)
1 sprig mint (optional)

Preparation

Combine water, 1 tbsp sugar and cinnamon sticks in saucepan; bring to a boil.
Set peach halves in saucepan, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from water and chill.
Meanwhile, blend filling ingredients until smooth.
To serve:
Place one poached peach half on each of 4 plates.
Top with 1/4 of filling mixture.
Slice 2 remaining peach halves into 8 slices.
Add 2 slices per plate to garnish.
If desired, sprinkle with icing sugar and cinnamon.
Place mint sprig on each plate.