Peach-Amaretto SundaesSteve Cohen
Juicy peaches, crushed cookies and vanilla ice cream spiked with brandy and amaretto add up to a perfect summer treat.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
2
pints vanilla ice cream, softened slightly
5
tablespoons amaretto
2
tablespoons brandy
6
ripe peaches, peeled if desired, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1
/4 cup sugar
1
cup crushed amaretti cookies
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine ice cream, 3 tablespoons amaretto and 1 tablespoon brandy in large bowl. Stir to blend well. Cover and freeze until firm. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep ice cream mixture frozen.)
Step 2
Combine peaches, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons amaretto and remaining 1 tablespoon brandy in another large bowl. Toss to coat. Let peach mixture stand until sugar dissolves, tossing occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Step 3
Divide sliced peaches among 6 dessert bowls or wineglasses. Spoon vanilla ice cream mixture atop peaches. Sprinkle desserts with crushed amaretti cookies. Serve immediately.