Almond Peaches With Amaretti Filling - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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