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Roasted Peaches with Cheesecake Stuffing

These Roasted Peaches with Cheesecake Stuffing are a delicious, healthier alternative to traditional cheesecake!

Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 6 firm-ripe peaches halved and pitted
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 6 Tablespoons granulated sugar divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract optional, but recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • pinch Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F degrees. Line a 13-x-9-inch baking dish with with parchment paper. Cut a very thin slice from the rounded side of each peach half so that it lies flat in the dish. Dip the cut side of each peach half in the melted butter. Arrange the peaches cut side up in the baking dish.

  2. Combine 2 tablespoons of sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the peaches. 

  3. In a medium bowl, beat the remaining 4 tablespoons of sugar, cream cheese, egg yolk, vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon zest, and salt with an electric mixer until well combined. Spoon the mixture into the peach centers. 

  4. Bake until the peaches are softened but still hold their shape and the cream cheese filling is just beginning to turn golden-brown, 30-35 minutes. 

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Better Homes & Gardens.