Bellini with Mascarpone
by Mary Ann Esposito on Sep 12, 2011
              Bellini is an internationally well-known long drink cocktail that originated in Italy. It is a mixture of sparkling wine and peach puree, and is one of Italy's most popular cocktails. Watch Mary Ann Esposito make a Bellini at CiaoItalia.com!
            
          
                    
            - Servings
 - 4 Drinks
 - Course
 - Beverage
 
Ingredients
- Coarse sugar
 - 1 cup mascarpone cheese at room temperature
 - 2 tablespoons sugar
 - 1/4 cup crushed amaretti cookies
 - 6 ripe white peaches, pitted and peeled
 - Prosecco wine
 
Instructions
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        Wet the rims of 4 martini glasses and dip each in coarse sugar to coat the rims. Refrigerate the glasses.
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        Whip the mascarpone with the sugar until light and fluffy; stir in the amaretti cookies and setaside.
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        Puree two of the peaches in a food processor. Transfer to a spouted measuring cup and set aside.
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        Quarter the remaining peaches; cut into thin slices. Divide and fill each glass with some of the peach slices.
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        Mix the pureed peaches with the Prosecco and pour evenly over the peaches. Add a dollop of the mascarpone over the top and serve immediately.