Peaches In Red Wine
Friday, July 18, 2008 – updated: 6:10 am EDT August 6, 2008
Makes 4 servingsUse a red wine with a fruity flavor and aroma, such as Dolcetto, for this dessert, which is elegant, light, and the perfect ending for a substantial Italian meal. Accompany with crisp, little Amaretti macaroon cookies.
½ cup fruity Italian red wine
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 large ripe peaches, peeled and thickly sliced
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (see Tip)
Sprigs of fresh mint for garnishCombine the red wine and sugar in a medium bowl; stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the peaches and stir gently.
Meanwhile, stir together the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl.To serve, spoon the peaches and wine into dessert bowls. Add dollops of the ricotta mixture and garnish with mint sprigs. 
Paulette Mitchell, a culinary instructor, television personality, spokesperson, and the award-winning author of 12 cookbooks, is known internationally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with gourmet flair. Paulette’s most recently published cookbooks are “A Beautiful Bowl of Soup” and “The Spirited Vegetarian,” which was voted “Best Book in the World on Cooking with Wine” at the 2005 Gourmand World Media Awards. Paulette says that international travel is her favorite source of culinary inspiration. . To buy Paulette Mitchell's cookbooks, click here.
½ cup fruity Italian red wine
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 large ripe peaches, peeled and thickly sliced
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (see Tip)
Sprigs of fresh mint for garnishCombine the red wine and sugar in a medium bowl; stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the peaches and stir gently.
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Paulette Mitchell, a culinary instructor, television personality, spokesperson, and the award-winning author of 12 cookbooks, is known internationally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with gourmet flair. Paulette’s most recently published cookbooks are “A Beautiful Bowl of Soup” and “The Spirited Vegetarian,” which was voted “Best Book in the World on Cooking with Wine” at the 2005 Gourmand World Media Awards. Paulette says that international travel is her favorite source of culinary inspiration. . To buy Paulette Mitchell's cookbooks, click here.
