Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone & Balsamic Pearls

Crumble & Fruit Bakes

Main Ingredient: Peaches
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Serves: 4
Recipe by: Sticky Balsamic

Ingredients

4 large ripe peaches, halved and pitted (you could also use apricots)
200g mascarpone cheese
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
3-4 tbsp Sticky Balsamic Pearls Original
2 tbsp olive oil
Fresh thyme or mint leaves for garnish
Optional: chopped pistachios or almonds

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Main Ingredient: Peaches
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Serves: 4
Recipe by: Sticky Balsamic

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Method:

Prepare the Grill: Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Prep the Peaches: Brush peach halves lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Make Mascarpone Cream: In a bowl, gently fold together mascarpone, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
Grill the Peaches: Place peach halves cut-side down on the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes until beautiful grill marks appear. Flip and grill for another 3-4 minutes until tender and caramelised.
Plate and Garnish: Arrange grilled peaches on serving plates. Add a dollop of mascarpone cream to the centre of each peach half.
The Star Moment: Generously scatter Sticky Balsamic Pearls Original over and around the peaches – they provide incredible bursts of sweet-tangy flavour that complement the caramelised fruit perfectly!
Final Touch: Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately while the peaches are still warm.

Why This Combination Works: The natural sweetness of grilled peaches pairs beautifully with the rich creaminess of mascarpone, while the Balsamic Pearls add sophisticated flavour bursts that elevate this simple dessert into restaurant-quality elegance.