Grilled peaches with whipped mascarpone is just like summer on a plate! It's such a simple yet elegant dessert that never fails to impress. First, you slice ripe peaches in half and give them a quick char on the grill to bring out their natural sweetness and add a hint of smokiness.
Whip up some creamy mascarpone cheese with a touch of honey and vanilla until it's light and fluffy. When you spoon that luscious mascarpone over the warm, caramelized peaches, it's a match made in dessert heaven. It's the perfect way to end a barbecue or just to treat yourself on a warm evening.
Grilled Peaches with Whipped Mascarpone
Ingredients for Grilled Peaches with Whipped Mascarpone
8 yellow peaches sliced in half and pit removed
2 x 250g Mascarpone cheese from That’s Amore Cheese
1 cup Greek yoghurt
1 tsp vanilla paste
½ cup runny honey + extra for serving
Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
100g Amaretti Cookies, roughly crushed
Extra virgin olive oil for brushing
Method for Grilled Peaches with Whipped Mascarpone
Preheat your grill for 10 minutes on medium to high heat.
Add mascarpone cream to a bowl along with the Greek yoghurt, vanilla paste and honey and slowly whip to incorporate. Divide the mascarpone cream onto the base of 8 serving bowls.
Wash and dry the peaches. Carefully run a knife around the center of the peach to cut in half and twist each half to separate them. Remove the pit using a spoon to scoop out the pit.
Brush each cut side of peach with a little extra virgin olive oil. Place cut side down on the grill for 8-10 minutes, or until grill marks form and little bubbles begin to appear at the edges of the fruit. Carefully remove peaches from grill and place cut side up onto a serving platter.
Place two grilled peaches, cut side facing up on top of the whipped mascarpone cream.
Drizzle with extra honey and roughly crumble the amaretti cookies over the top of each serving. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
Serve immediately.
Buon Appetito!