Peaches Under Meringue
Sweet ripe peaches topped with a light, fluffy meringue and crunchy sesame candy or amaretti crumbs. This elegant dessert combines the natural sweetness of broiled peaches with a delicate meringue topping.
Ingredients
- •2 whole ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- •3 tablespoons sugar
- •1 large egg white
- •2 tablespoons sesame candy or crushed amaretti
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat broiler.
2 min
- 2.
Put peaches, cut side up, on a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar (total). Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until tops begin to brown, 2 to 4 minutes.
4 min
- 3.
Beat egg white with a pinch of salt in a deep bowl using an electric mixer at medium-high speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining 3 tablespoon sugar, beating until white holds stiff, glossy peaks. Fold in sesame candy.
5 min
- 4.
Place a dollop of meringue on each peach half and broil 30 seconds. Turn off broiler and leave peaches in oven just until tips of meringue are browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute (watch carefully).
2 min
