One of the best aspects of late summer is the abundance of local ripe peaches and their many uses. In our family I especially enjoy grilling them. It’s simple to prepare not to mention how fancy they look plated. This would make an excellent dessert to serve guests after a nice meal. Topped with fresh ricotta cheese and a drizzling of a balsamic reduction, you will feel spoiled but appreciate how fresh and healthy this dessert is. Enjoy!
| Grilled Peaches with Ricotta Cheese |
- 2 ripe peaches, halved with pits removed
- 1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup balsamic reduction
- 4 sprigs fresh mint
- Oil the grate (grill) and heat on med-high. When the grill is nice and hot, grill each half peach for 4-5 minutes per side. Placed peaches on a plate with cut side facing up. Place a dollop of approximately 2 tablespoons of fresh ricotta cheese in the center of each peach half and drizzle with balsamic reduction. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Enjoy!
- *Balsamic Brown Sugar Reduction Recipe
- /2 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar
- Directions:
- Cook the vinegar/brown sugar mixture down on med-high heat until it is reduced by half, approximately 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving.
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Hi Alice! What a beautiful dessert! I love peaches, especially grilled. There is something decadent about fruit that is sometimes lost in the world of pastries and other complicated desserts (not that I don’t love those too!) Thanks for sharing such a simple, beautiful recipe! –Rachael
This looks simple and delicious. I’ve never tried grilling peaches before, but I’ve done just about every other fruit. Balsamic reduction sounds fabulous w/ this dessert.
I get to make Fresh Peach Ice Cream for a dinner party next weekend!
Oh yummy sweetness! Those look so tantalizing, I need some right now!!!!
Delicious! Two of my favourite ingredients. Great photo too
This looks so beautifully simple and delicious.
Lovely. This is definitely a perfect summer treat. I need to get me some more peaches. Yum!! I’m loving that balsamic brown sugar reduction, too.
What a great and simple way to use peaches!
This is a sign from the universe. I’ve been dreaming about something similar. What a gorgeous photo, too.
Wow I just loove it, so juicy hot and creamy! just perfect!
What a fantastic summer dessert.
Looks delicious! I bet mascarpone cheese would be delicious, too!
Yum! I love grilled peaches, and i love ricotta, just never thought to put them together! This looks delicious.
I just saw a recipe in Gourmet for grilled nectarines with ricotta ice cream which I have been wanting to make but got side tracked. This looks even easier since the ricotta is just added. We love grilled peaches with balsamic — one of our favorite flavor combinations. Yum!
Thanks for your comments everyone!
Should the peaches still be slightly firm? I like the sound of the balsamic brown sugar glaze.
Hey Marc,
Ripe put slightly firm. I found overly ripe peaches to get too soft when grilling. Hope that helps.
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