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Flavorful Grilled Peaches Recipe with Honey Mascarpone and Pistachios

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring grilled peaches topped with creamy honey mascarpone and crunchy pistachios, perfect for backyard barbecues or casual brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  • 1 cup (about 240g) mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons honey (preferably mild floral variety like clover or acacia)
  • ½ cup shelled and roughly chopped pistachios (unsalted)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry 4 ripe peaches. Slice each in half and gently remove the pits with a paring knife or spoon. Brush the cut sides lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil to keep them from sticking during grilling. This should take about 5 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup mascarpone cheese, 3 tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Whisk gently until smooth and creamy. If desired, sprinkle in a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg. Set aside. This step takes about 3 minutes.
  3. Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high (around 375°F/190°C).
  4. Place the peach halves cut side down on the grill. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until grill marks form and the fruit softens slightly. Flip and grill for an additional 2 minutes skin side down. Total grilling time is roughly 6 minutes.
  5. Remove peaches from the grill and let them cool for a minute. Spoon generous dollops of the honey mascarpone over each peach half. Sprinkle with ½ cup roughly chopped pistachios.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, add a drizzle more honey on top or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Serve within 15 minutes for best flavor and texture.

Notes

Use firm but ripe peaches for best grilling results. Slightly underripe peaches hold their shape better on the grill. If you don’t have a grill, roasting peaches in a 425°F oven for 10 minutes works as an alternative. Prepare mascarpone mixture just before grilling or up to a day ahead and refrigerate. Serve peaches warm or at room temperature for best flavor. Avoid excessive charring to prevent bitterness. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 days and reheat gently.

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Keywords: grilled peaches, honey mascarpone, pistachios, summer dessert, easy dessert, grilled fruit, quick dessert, backyard barbecue dessert

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