This grilled peach dish works well as a summer appetizer or light dessert. Grilled to perfection, topped with tangy, whipped goat cheese, sweet balsamic syrup and fried Marcona almonds, these peaches are simple, yet sophisticated.
Grilled Peaches with Whipped Goat Cheese & Balsamic Syrup
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This grilled peach dish works well as a summer appetizer or light dessert. Grilled to perfection, topped with tangy, whipped goat cheese, sweet balsamic syrup and fried Marcona almonds, these peaches are simple, yet sophisticated.
Ingredients
Scale
- 陆 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup soft, goat cheese
- 10 yellow peaches, halved, pitted (choose ripe, yet firm peaches)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic syrup or aged balsamic vinegar
- 录 cup fried Marcona almonds, roughly chopped
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Whip cream:聽Chill the bowl and whisk attachment of a standing mixer for 5 minutes in the freezer. Beat cream over high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. Season with a pinch of salt. Transfer to bowl.
- Whip cheese:聽Using the paddle attachment, whip goat cheese in the same bowl over medium-high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until light a fluffy. Gently fold whipped cream into goat cheese in 2 additions. Taste for seasoning.
- Grill peaches:聽Heat grill pan to medium-high to high heat. Brush peaches with oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Grease grill with additional oil. Grill about 1-3 minutes per side or until charred.
- Serve:聽Scoop about 1 tablespoon of goat cheese filling into hollowed out portion of peaches, drizzle with balsamic syrup and top with nuts. Enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: New American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 陆 peach with topping
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 62mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 4g
Wow this is a sight for the eyes. Your photos are divine.
Thank you so much, Deborah!
I love your take on food, Sabrina. I honestly come to your site and want to try everything! These beautiful peaches are no exception!
I appreciate that so much :). Especially considering how inspiring your blog is!
So very drool worthy!
Thanks, Matt!
Sabrina, this looks amazing! Love the grilled peaches with goats cheese and the balsamic syrup is just too good.. 馃榾
Thank you!
I do believe that I’ll be keeping this one nearby.
Thanks 馃檪
Haven’t eaten a dessert like this. Looks yum!
Thanks, Geri!