Grilled peaches on Mascarpone cream is a juicy fruity dessert that offers a fusion of caramelized sweetness and creamy richness that makes this simple dessert a delightful finish of a summer meal.
I know I say this often, but grilling fruit or vegetables is a wonderful technique. It brings out an intense flavor of a peach in this case. The caramelization of the sugars that are naturally in the fruit makes you realize how sweet a peach can be. The creamy, slightly tangy base of Mascarpone and yogurt are a contrasting flavor and texture to make the peaches shine. I topped this dessert with tarragon which adds a hint of anise to every bite.
Key Ingredients in This Recipe
- Peaches
- Mascarpone cheese
- Greek yogurt
- Vanilla extract
- Honey
- Tarragon
How to Make Grilled Peaches on Mascarpone Cream
Step 1 – Make the Mascarpone cream by mixing Greek yogurt with honey and vanilla extract. Once that is well mixed, add the Mascarpone cheese. It will be a thick cream.
You can make it thinner by adding a little bit of milk, if you like. The grilled peaches are very juicy, so a thick cream adds more texture and pleasure than a thin cream.
Step 2 – Wash and dry the peaches. Cut them in half and cut the halves in 3-4 wedges. Brush both sides of the wedges with oil.
You can also decide to just cut the peaches in halves and grill them a such.
Step 3 – Heat the grill or a grill pan and place the peach slices on the grill for 4-5 minutes or until you see grill marks. A give-away is that the peaches start releasing their juices.
Flip the slices onto the other side and grill an additional 2-3 minutes.
Step 4 – Transfer the grilled peach slices to a platter for easier plating and to stop the cooking process.
Step 5 – Take the Mascarpone Cream out of the fridge and divide over 2 plates or wide bowls. Place the peach slices on top of that cream.
Garnish with tarragon for a finishing touch.
Serve immediately and ENJOY!
Other Peach Recipes to Try
Grilled Peaches on Mascarpone Cream
Ingredients
Grilled peaches
- 2 peaches
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Mascarpone Cream
- 1/4 cup Mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- tarragon for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Mascarpone cream by mixing Greek yogurt with honey and vanilla extract. Once that is well mixed, add the Mascarpone cheese. It will be a thick cream. (NOTE 1). Place the Mascarpone cream in the fridge until you're ready to serve the dish.
- Wash and dry the peaches. Cut them in half and cut the halves in 3-4 wedges. (NOTE 2). Brush both sides of the wedges with oil.
- Heat the grill or a grill pan and place the peach slices on the grill for 4-5 minutes or until you see grill marks. A give-away is that the peaches start releasing their juices. Turn the peaches onto the other side and grill an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the grilled peach slices to a platter to stop the cooking process. It is also easier for plating.
- Take the Mascarpone Cream out of the fridge and divide over 2 plates or wide bowls. Place the peach slices on top of that cream.
- Garnish with tarragon for a finishing touch. Serve immediately.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- If you find the Mascarpone cream too thick, you can make it thinner by adding a little bit of milk. Don’t make it too thin as the grilled peaches are very juicy, so a thick cream adds more texture and pleasure than a thin cream.
- You don’t have to cut the peach halves in slices. You can also grill peach halves. It may take a little longer to grill as you only grill them on one side. Please leave the skin on the peaches. It keeps the slices together, and the skin of a peach is not very thick, so easy to chew.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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