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Grilled Peaches with Italian Cream

This is so delicious your guests will be requesting it. Very simple and quick. (Alternatively, you can roast the peaches and serve with the mascarpone cream)

What you need

  1. 4 medium to large fresh peaches
  2. 1 8oz. tub Mascarpone cheese
  3. 3 tbl honey
  4. 1/4 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
  5. 1 cup fresh red raspberries or other fresh berry (Optional)
  6. Fresh mint leaves (Optional)

How to make it

  1. Combine Mascarpone cheese with honey
  2. Cut peaches in half and remove pit
  3. Brush rack over medium hot grill with oil
  4. Place peaches, skin side down on oiled grill
  5. Brush cut side of peaches with oil
  6. Cook two minutes, then turn and grill cut side for 2-3 minutes until peaches become slightly tender
  7. Remove peaches to a serving plate and spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese mixture into cavity
  8. Sprinkle chopped nuts over top
  9. If using raspberries, arrange on top and around serving tray
  10. Garnish with a few fresh mint leaves or sprigs if desired
  11. Serve warm

Note: The cheese can be blended ahead and refrigerated for up to 2-3 days. The peaches can be grilled earlier in the day to be served and refrigerated, then reheated for about 1 minute in the microwave just before assembly.

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