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Flavorful Grilled Peaches with Honey Mascarpone

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring smoky grilled peaches topped with honey-sweetened mascarpone and toasted pistachios, perfect for casual gatherings or last-minute treats.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe but firm peaches (about 1.5 pounds or 700 grams)
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1/3 cup (about 50 grams) shelled and roughly chopped pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: pinch of sea salt or flaky salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry the peaches. Slice them in half and gently remove the pits. Brush each peach half with olive oil to prevent sticking and help caramelization. Set aside.
  2. Place pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently for about 3–5 minutes until fragrant and slightly darker. Remove promptly to avoid burning and set aside to cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened mascarpone, 2 tablespoons of honey, and the teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Stir gently until smooth and fluffy. Taste and add a little more honey if desired.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high, around 375°F to 400°F (190°C to 200°C). Clean the grates well and oil lightly to minimize sticking.
  5. Place peaches cut side down on the hot grill. Grill for about 3–4 minutes without moving them to develop caramelized grill marks. Flip carefully using tongs and grill the skin side for another 2 minutes until peaches are tender but still hold shape. Remove from grill.
  6. Arrange grilled peaches on serving plates. Spoon generous dollops of honey mascarpone over each half. Sprinkle toasted pistachios on top. Drizzle a little more honey and add a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

If peaches are very ripe and soft, reduce grilling time to avoid mushiness. Toast pistachios gently to bring out oils and crunch. Mascarpone should be at room temperature before mixing. You can prepare mascarpone and pistachios ahead of time and grill peaches fresh. For vegan version, substitute mascarpone with coconut cream and honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

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

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