PEACH AMARETTI MESS

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While the traditional English version of "Eton mess" is a mixture of strawberries, meringue and cream, this Italian version uses peaches, chocolate and amaretti cookies.

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups whipping cream, chilled
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened dark or regular baking cocoa
1/2 lb fresh or frozen peaches (2 medium), chopped
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons peach-flavored schnapps, if desired
1 cup crushed amaretti cookies
Additional crushed amaretti cookies
4 whole amaretti cookies

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed. As cream begins to thicken, beat in granulated sugar and cocoa. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • In 10- or 12-inch skillet, cook peaches, brown sugar and lemon juice over medium heat. As sugar melts to form sauce, stir in schnapps. Cook until peaches are softened.
  • In individual dessert dishes, layer whipped cream, crushed cookies and peaches. Repeat layers. Garnish each with whipped cream, crushed cookies and 1 whole cookie. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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