Easy Sweet Juicy Baked Peaches with Homemade Vanilla Mascarpone
Delight in scrumptious baked peaches topped with rich homemade vanilla mascarpone, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large fresh peaches (ripe but firm)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the peaches thoroughly, cut them in half, and remove the pit.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, and lemon juice until combined.
- Drizzle the brown sugar mixture over each peach half.
- Pop your baking dish in the oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar, blending until smooth.
- For added flavor, mix in ground cinnamon with your mascarpone.
- Once the peaches are done, plate them and serve with a dollop of the vanilla mascarpone.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color.
Notes
Can be served warm or at room temperature. Best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half with mascarpone
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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