Cinnamon Poached Peaches With Mascarpone Filling

This easy to prepare dessert makes an elegant, yet light finish to a meal.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  large  ripe  peaches, halved, pits removed
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 2  cinnamon sticks

• Filling

• 1⁄2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  whipped cream
• 3  tablespoons white sugar
• 1  teaspoon  rum extract

• Optional garnish

•  icing sugar (optional)
•  cinnamon (optional)
• 1  sprig mint (optional)

Directions

1. Combine water, 1 tbsp sugar and cinnamon sticks in saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. Set peach halves in saucepan, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from water and chill.
4. Meanwhile, blend filling ingredients until smooth.
5. To serve:
6. Place one poached peach half on each of 4 plates.
7. Top with ¼ of filling mixture.
8. Slice 2 remaining peach halves into 8 slices.
9. Add 2 slices per plate to garnish.
10. If desired, sprinkle with icing sugar and cinnamon.
11. Place mint sprig on each plate.