Recipe: Grilled Peaches with Ricotta Cheese

by Alice Currah on August 23, 2009. Updated April 11, 2011

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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!

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Grilled Peaches with Ricotta Cheese
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Recipe type: Appetiser, Dessert
Author: Savory Sweet Life
Serves: 2-4
An easy and delicious recipe for grilled peaches with ricotta cheese and a balsamic vinegar reduction drizzle.
Ingredients
  • 2 ripe peaches, halved with pits removed
  • 1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup balsamic reduction
  • 4 sprigs fresh mint
Instructions
  1. 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!
  2. *Balsamic Brown Sugar Reduction Recipe
  3. /2 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar
  4. Directions:
  5. 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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Tokyo Terrace August 23, 2009 at 2:04 am

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

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Lori @ RecipeGirl August 23, 2009 at 10:12 am

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!

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mamakd August 23, 2009 at 2:03 pm

Oh yummy sweetness! Those look so tantalizing, I need some right now!!!!

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Christie @ Fig & Cherry August 23, 2009 at 3:13 pm

Delicious! Two of my favourite ingredients. Great photo too :)

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Michelle August 23, 2009 at 3:34 pm

This looks so beautifully simple and delicious.

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jenn August 23, 2009 at 6:20 pm

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.

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peabody August 24, 2009 at 12:54 am

What a great and simple way to use peaches!

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The Leftoverist August 24, 2009 at 1:52 am

This is a sign from the universe. I’ve been dreaming about something similar. What a gorgeous photo, too.

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Big Boys Oven August 24, 2009 at 4:29 am

Wow I just loove it, so juicy hot and creamy! just perfect! :)

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Carol,Simply...Gluten-free August 24, 2009 at 8:57 am

What a fantastic summer dessert.

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Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction August 24, 2009 at 10:33 am

Looks delicious! I bet mascarpone cheese would be delicious, too!

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Sam@BingeNYC August 24, 2009 at 3:59 pm

Yum! I love grilled peaches, and i love ricotta, just never thought to put them together! This looks delicious.

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Akila @ The Road Forks August 25, 2009 at 10:23 am

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!

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alice August 30, 2009 at 4:27 am

Thanks for your comments everyone!

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Marc @ NoRecipes August 31, 2009 at 11:38 am

Should the peaches still be slightly firm? I like the sound of the balsamic brown sugar glaze.

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Alice August 31, 2009 at 11:41 am

Hey Marc,
Ripe put slightly firm. I found overly ripe peaches to get too soft when grilling. Hope that helps.

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