Fresh Grilled Peaches with Honey Mascarpone and Pistachios
A quick and easy summer dessert featuring smoky grilled peaches topped with silky honey mascarpone and crunchy pistachios, perfect for a light and elegant treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 8 ounces (225 grams) mascarpone cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter, for brushing
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon or finely chopped fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Wash and dry peaches. Halve and pit them, quarter if very large. Brush cut sides with olive oil or melted butter to prevent sticking and encourage caramelization.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (375–400°F).
- Place peaches cut side down on the grill. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until grill marks form and peaches soften. Flip and grill skin side for 2 minutes to warm through.
- While peaches grill, whisk mascarpone with honey and lemon juice until smooth and slightly fluffy. Adjust honey to taste.
- Roughly chop pistachios and set aside.
- Arrange grilled peaches on serving plates. Spoon honey mascarpone over each half, sprinkle with pistachios, and drizzle extra honey. Garnish with cinnamon or mint if desired.
Notes
Use firm but ripe peaches for best results. Brush cut sides with oil or butter to prevent sticking. Do not press peaches while grilling to avoid mushiness. Mascarpone mixture can be made ahead and brought to room temperature before serving. Pistachios can be toasted for extra flavor or substituted with almonds, walnuts, or toasted coconut flakes. For dairy-free option, replace mascarpone with whipped coconut cream sweetened with powdered sugar or maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 peach halves
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
Keywords: grilled peaches, honey mascarpone, pistachios, summer dessert, easy dessert, grilled fruit, healthy dessert