Fresh Grilled Peaches with Creamy Honey Mascarpone
A simple and elegant summer dessert featuring caramelized grilled peaches paired with a luscious honey-sweetened mascarpone cream. Perfect for warm evenings and easy entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Total Time: 15-17 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (1 peach half per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
- 8 ounces (about 225 grams) mascarpone cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter, for brushing peaches
- Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves or toasted almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 205°C). Clean the grates with a grill brush to avoid sticking.
- Rinse and dry the peaches, then slice in half and remove the pits. Brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened mascarpone, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and creamy. Adjust honey to taste if desired.
- Place peaches cut-side down on the grill. Cook for 3–4 minutes without moving until grill marks form and peaches start to soften.
- Flip peaches carefully using tongs or a spatula. Grill the skin side for another 2–3 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Remove peaches from the grill and let cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Spoon a generous dollop of honey mascarpone over each peach half. Drizzle with extra honey if desired and sprinkle with fresh mint or toasted almonds.
- Serve immediately for the best contrast of warm fruit and cool cream.
Notes
Use peaches that are ripe but firm to avoid falling apart on the grill. Bring mascarpone to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps. Do not overwhip mascarpone. Serve peaches warm with cool mascarpone for best texture contrast. Leftovers should be stored separately and peaches reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half with ho
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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