Name: Easy Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone, Balsamic, and Pistachios Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ripe but not overly soft peaches, halved and pitted; 2-3 teaspoons grapeseed oil (or other neutral tasting oil); 4 ounces mascarpone cheese or cream cheese; ½ cup powdered sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ cup balsamic glaze; Handful of pistachios, lightly chopped

Description

This easy grilled peaches recipe features ripe peaches quickly grilled to caramelized perfection, topped with a light and fluffy mascarpone cheese mixture, finished with a tangy balsamic glaze and crunchy pistachios. A simple and elegant dessert that’s ready in just 10 minutes, perfect for summer gatherings or a quick treat.

Ingredients

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Peaches

4 ripe but not overly soft peaches, halved and pitted
2-3 teaspoons grapeseed oil (or other neutral tasting oil)

Cheese Topping

4 ounces mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
½ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

¼ cup balsamic glaze
Handful of pistachios, lightly chopped

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Instructions

Preheat The Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat to ensure it’s hot enough for caramelizing the peaches without burning them.
Prepare and Grill Peaches: Gently brush each peach half with grapeseed oil, then place them cut side down on the grill grates. Cook for 2-3 minutes until grill marks appear and the peaches begin to soften. Use tongs to rotate each peach a quarter turn and grill for an additional 1-2 minutes to evenly caramelize. Remove peaches from the grill and allow to cool slightly.
Make The Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine mascarpone or cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer on medium speed to beat the ingredients until the mixture turns light and fluffy. Set aside.
Assemble and Serve: Just before serving, spoon a small scoop of the mascarpone cheese mixture into the hollow of each grilled peach half. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the peaches, then sprinkle with lightly chopped pistachios for added crunch and flavor.

Notes

Choose peaches that are ripe but still firm to hold up well on the grill.
You can substitute cream cheese for mascarpone for a tangier flavor.
If balsamic glaze is unavailable, reduce balsamic vinegar gently over low heat to create a syrup.
Use a neutral oil that withstands medium heat well for brushing peaches.
This recipe can be prepared on a stovetop grill pan if outdoor grilling isn’t possible.