You want light and simple, no heating up the house with the oven tonight? Here is a delightful dessert recipe for grilled peaches with ricotta cheese that will feel different, yet familiar. Familiar because I wrote something like this up eight years ago, but it was Grilled Peaches & Vanilla Ice Cream. This time, I’m going through my Italian cheese era (Burrata, Ricotta, Mascarpone) so had to reinvent it a bit.
In the summer, my parents left the grill set up and ready. Cast-iron skillet corn pudding, marinated vegetables, classic burgers and hot dogs, and more. They rarely grilled fruit though, so as an adult I am a bit smitten with the concept — and the result.
Grilled Peaches with Ricotta Cheese
- 4 ripe peaches
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 4 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Salt to taste
- Honey for drizzling
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Cut the peaches in half and remove the pit.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together until the sugar has dissolved. Brush the cut side of each peach with the mixture.
- Place the peaches cut side down on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are slightly softened and have grill marks.
- In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Spoon the ricotta mixture over the grilled peaches and drizzle with honey.
- Serve the grilled peaches warm with a scoop of the ricotta mixture on top.
Enjoy your sweet and creamy grilled peaches with ricotta cheese! This dish is perfect for summer barbecues or as a sweet end to any meal.
What is your favorite go-to food for the grill?