Delicious Grilled Peaches Recipe with Honey and Mascarpone
A quick and easy dessert featuring caramelized grilled peaches topped with creamy mascarpone and drizzled with honey, perfect for summer gatherings or a simple indulgence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (half a peach per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 cup (about 240 grams) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons honey (preferably raw or local)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- A pinch of sea salt
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and halve 4 medium peaches, removing the pits. Pat them dry gently with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.
- Lightly coat the cut side of each peach half with the lemon-olive oil mixture using a basting brush or fingers.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 375°F / 190°C). Ensure grates are clean and oiled.
- Place peach halves cut side down on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes without moving to develop grill marks and caramelization.
- Flip peaches and grill the skin side for another 2 minutes until tender but holding shape.
- Transfer grilled peaches to a serving plate and let cool for about 2 minutes.
- Dollop about 2 tablespoons of room temperature mascarpone onto each peach half.
- Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of honey over each peach half, sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt, and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Use firm but ripe peaches for best results. Brushing peaches with lemon juice and olive oil prevents sticking and adds brightness. Room temperature mascarpone spreads easily and melts slightly over warm peaches. A pinch of sea salt enhances sweetness. For a dairy-free version, substitute mascarpone with coconut cream-based spread and honey with agave syrup. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Half a peach with to
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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