Flavorful Grilled Peaches Recipe with Honey Mascarpone and Pistachios
A quick and easy summer dessert featuring smoky grilled peaches topped with honey-sweetened mascarpone and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for warm days and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (half a peach per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 cup (240 grams) mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/4 cup (about 30 grams) chopped pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and dry 4 ripe peaches. Slice each in half and remove the pit. Brush the cut sides lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat (about 375°F or 190°C).
- Place the peaches cut-side down on the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving to get grill marks.
- Flip and grill the skin side for another 2 minutes until peaches are tender but hold their shape.
- While peaches grill, combine 1 cup mascarpone cheese, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest in a small bowl. Stir gently until smooth.
- Arrange grilled peaches on plates, cut side up. Spoon or pipe honey mascarpone over each peach half.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped pistachios over the mascarpone and drizzle extra honey on top.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
If peaches are too firm, let them sit out for 15-20 minutes before grilling to soften. Prepare mascarpone mixture in advance and bring to room temperature before serving. For nut-free version, omit pistachios or substitute with toasted coconut flakes. If no grill is available, roast peaches at 425°F (220°C) for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Half a peach with to
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 13.5
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4.5
Keywords: grilled peaches, honey mascarpone, pistachios, summer dessert, easy dessert, grilled fruit, quick dessert