Fillings for baked peaches are legion, but this combination of soft, fresh cheese, bitter chocolate and almond biscuits is especially good. Apricots can be prepared in the same way.
Preheat the oven to 220°C, 425°F, gas 7. Bring the wine, Amaretto liqueur, if using, sugar and vanilla to the boil in a pan and boil for 5 minutes to form a light syrup. Add the peaches and poach for 1 minute. Remove the peaches with a slotted spoon and drain well, then slip off their