Description
A delicious summer dessert featuring grilled peaches topped with a sweet honey-balsamic glaze and creamy mascarpone cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a vegan alternative)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Crushed pistachios, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high. If using a charcoal grill, make sure the coals are even and glowing.
- Prepare the Peaches: Brush the cut sides of the peach halves lightly with olive oil and sprinkle them with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Grill the Peaches: Place the peaches cut-side down on the grill. Close the grill lid and cook for about 4-5 minutes until grill marks appear and the peaches are slightly softened. Flip them over and grill for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Make the Glaze: While the peaches are grilling, add the balsamic vinegar and honey to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring it to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly and becomes syrupy. Remove it from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Serving Dish: Once the peaches are grilled, remove them from the grill and place them cut-side up on a serving platter.
- Add Mascarpone: Spoon a generous dollop of mascarpone cheese on top of each peach half.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle the honey-balsamic glaze over the mascarpone and peaches, then sprinkle with crushed pistachios (if using) and fresh mint leaves.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while still warm for a delicious dessert or a delightful addition to a summer barbecue.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile; substitute mascarpone with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- For a vegan alternative, use maple syrup instead of honey and skip the mascarpone or opt for a plant-based yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half with topping
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg