Peaches and Cream / Pesche e Panna

Directions

1. Combine the amaretti crumbs in a bowl with the melted butter and mix well to combine. Press half the cookies into an 8 inch squarepan and refrigerate. Set the rest aside.
2. Combine the peaches and nectarines in a separate bowl with the lemon juice and set aside.
3. Whip the cream in a large bowl on high speed until stiff;stir in the sugar and the almond extract.
4. Drain the peaches and nectarines in a colander and fold into the whipped cream. Spread the mixture evenly and carefully over the amaretti.
5. Sprinkle the remaining amaretti over the top.
6. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Scoop to serve.
7. Here's a tip:
8. Amaretti di Saronno work best in this recipe; find them in Italian specialty stores, on line, or in grocery stores. Substitute vanilla wafer cookies if amaretti are unavailable.