Tuesday's Tips & Tricks

Still dreaming of lazy spring/ summer afternoons - how yummy would these cheesecake stuffed peaches be at a picnic or bbq?

ingredients 

6 peaches halved and pitted

1/4 cup butter, melted

3 Tbsp cinnamon-sugar

1/2 an 8-oz package, cream cheese softened

1/4 cup sugar

1 egg yolk

1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

preheat oven to 350 deg. 

line a 15 x 10 inch baking pan with parchment paper; set aside

trim a very thin slice from the round side of each peach half so halves stand flat on the baking pan.

dip peach halves in melted butter to coat

arrange peach halves, cut sides up, in prepared pan

sprinkle cut sides of peaches with cinnamon-sugar. set aside

in medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese with mixer on medium speed until smooth.

add sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. beat until combined.

spoon cream cheese mixture into peach centers

bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until lightly browned and softened.

serve warm or at room temperature.