Fresh Grilled Peaches with Creamy Honey Mascarpone
A simple and elegant summer dessert featuring smoky grilled peaches paired with a silky honey mascarpone cream. Ready in about 15 minutes, it’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings or a quick sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 cup (about 240g) mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey (preferably mild floral like clover or orange blossom)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for brushing peaches
- Optional: toasted chopped almonds or fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C), approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Rinse and halve 4 ripe peaches, removing the pits. Brush the cut sides lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Place peaches cut side down on the hot grill or pan. Grill for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and peaches begin to soften.
- Flip peaches and grill for another 2-3 minutes on the skin side just to warm through, avoiding overcooking.
- While peaches grill, whisk together 1 cup mascarpone, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Adjust honey to taste if desired.
- Arrange grilled peaches on serving plates and dollop generous spoonfuls of honey mascarpone over each peach half.
- Sprinkle with toasted almonds or fresh mint leaves if using.
- Serve immediately while peaches are warm and mascarpone is cool.
Notes
Use firm, ripe peaches to hold shape on the grill. Brush peaches with olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance caramelization. Watch peaches carefully to avoid overcooking and mushiness. Prepare mascarpone mixture ahead and chill if desired, but bring to room temperature before serving. For dairy-free, substitute mascarpone with coconut cream and use a plant-based honey alternative for vegan version. If no grill available, broil peaches in oven watching closely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Half a peach with a
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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