Equipment
Ingredients
Main Components
- 3 peaches, ripe and juicy
- 85 g cream cheese, softened
- 80 g almonds, toasted
- 6 mint leaves, fresh
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 156 kcal
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 11 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 45 mg
- Saturated Fat
- 3 g
- Trans Fat
- 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 6 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 2 g
- Cholesterol
- 14 mg
- Potassium
- 260 mg
- Calcium
- 55 mg
- Iron
- 0.7 mg
- Magnesium
- 44 mg
- Phosphorus
- 94 mg
- Zinc
- 0.6 mg
- Vitamin A
- 56 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 5 mg
- Vitamin E
- 4.1 mg
- Vitamin K
- 2 mcg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B12
- 0.0 mcg
- Thiamin
- 0.05 mg
- Riboflavin
- 0.21 mg
- Niacin
- 1.1 mg
- Folate
- 10 mcg
- Water
- 75 g
Sources: USDA FoodData Central
Method
Cut each peach in half and remove the pit.
Scoop out a small amount of the peach flesh with a spoon to enlarge the center cavity.
Combine the softened cream cheese and toasted almonds in a mixing bowl and stir until well blended.
Fill the cavity of each peach half with the cream cheese and almond mixture.
Chill the peaches in the refrigerator if desired, but remove them 60 minutes before serving to reach room temperature.
Garnish each peach half with a fresh mint leaf before serving.
Chef's Notes
- For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season peaches. They should yield slightly to gentle pressure but not be overly soft.
- Toast the slivered almonds gently in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant and lightly golden. Watch them closely, as they can burn quickly.
- If you prefer a sweeter filling, you can add a tablespoon of honey or a drizzle of maple syrup to the cream cheese and almond mixture.
- Ensure the cream cheese is truly softened to room temperature for a smooth, lump-free filling that's easy to mix and pipe (if you choose to pipe it).
Storage
Refrigerator: 2 days — Store in a single layer in an airtight container.
Reheating: Not recommended; serve chilled or at room temperature.
Troubleshooting
The filling is too stiff to mix or spread
Cause: The cream cheese is too cold.
Fix: Microwave the cream cheese in 5-second intervals until soft.
Prevention: Allow cream cheese to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before mixing.
The peach halves slide around on the plate
Cause: The rounded bottom of the peach is unstable.
Fix: Slice a very thin sliver off the bottom of the peach skin to create a flat base.
Prevention: Select peaches with flatter bases.
Cultural Context
This dessert showcases the natural sweetness of ripe fruit, a common theme in American summer desserts. The combination of creamy cheese and crunchy nuts is a simple yet elegant way to highlight seasonal produce, often enjoyed at picnics or casual gatherings.
