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Honey Butter Grilled Peaches with Creamy Mascarpone

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring smoky, caramelized grilled peaches glazed with honey butter and topped with a creamy mascarpone mixture.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey (mild-flavored like clover or wildflower)
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese, chilled
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Ground cinnamon, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry peaches. Slice each peach in half and remove pits. Pat cut sides dry if very juicy. (5 minutes)
  2. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat until liquid. Remove from heat and whisk in honey and a pinch of salt until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. (3-4 minutes)
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 375°F). Lightly oil grates or pan. (5 minutes)
  4. Brush cut sides of peaches generously with honey butter. Optionally sprinkle with ground cinnamon. (2 minutes)
  5. Place peaches cut side down on grill. Grill 3-4 minutes until grill marks form and honey butter caramelizes. Flip and grill skin side for 2 more minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning. (6 minutes)
  6. While peaches grill, combine mascarpone, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy but thick. (3 minutes)
  7. Transfer grilled peaches to serving plate. Spoon or pipe mascarpone cream over each half. Drizzle leftover honey butter over top. (2 minutes)

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches for best grilling results. Watch grill heat carefully to prevent honey butter from burning. Lemon juice brightens mascarpone flavor. Can substitute mascarpone with coconut cream for dairy-free option. Leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently.

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Keywords: grilled peaches, honey butter, mascarpone, summer dessert, easy dessert, grilled fruit, quick dessert