6 unpeeled peaches, halved and pitted
2 Tbs. butter melted
3 Tbs. cinnamon sugar*
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1.5 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a piece of parchment paper over regular sized muffin pan. Cut an “x” into the paper just above each muffin cup. Dip peach halves, cut side up, in melted butter to coat. Place peach halves, cut side up, in prepared pan. Sprinkle top of peaches with cinnamon-sugar. Set aside. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla. Beat until combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon cream cheese mixture into peach centers. Bake uncovered, about 30 minutes or until lightly browned and softened. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 6 servings.
Note: use a purchased cinnamon-sugar mixture or combine 3 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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