Grilled Peaches with Ricotta
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Grab a little bit of summer on your fork when you dig into Grilled Peaches With Ricotta! Grilling peaches brushed with honey brings out their natural sweetness! Adding a scoop of ricotta that is topped with a balsamic glaze gives this peach recipe a burst of summer flavor!
Inspired by a delicious, seasonal option at The Girl and the Fig in Sonoma, this dish stuck with me for the entirety of the trip and I knew I needed to try and recreate it at home. With fresh peaches and creamy ricotta, you can’t beat this recipe for a light appetizer or even a tasty dessert option.
Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy this dish too. Peaches are still in season and the weather is perfect for grilling.
Why You’ll Love This Grilled Peaches Recipe
- So much flavor! Grilling peaches caramelizes them a little bit bringing out even more of their natural sweetness.
- It is very easy to make! You only need a few high quality ingredients to create this amazing dish.
- Perfect for Summer! Since you are using the grill, you’ll keep your house cooler during those hot summer months. Plus, you cannot beat a fresh, summer peach.
- Balanced flavors. A little sweet, a little tart, and perfectly creamy.
Ingredients for Grilled Peaches with Ricotta
- Ricotta – I like to make my own ricotta so I’ve included the instructions for that. If you’ve never made homemade ricotta, definitely give it a try. It is way better than most store bought options. If you prefer, many higher end grocery stores sell fresh ricotta that you can use in place of the homemade version. To make it homemade, you’ll need
- Whole Milk
- Heavy Cream
- Salt
- Lemon Juice
- Peaches
- Honey
- Balsamic Glaze – You can buy pre-made balsamic glaze from the store or make it yourself. It is super simple to make and can be used in a TON of different recipes.
Essential Items for This Recipe
These peaches are just so good. Grilling them brings out their sweetness and it tastes amazing with the homemade ricotta and balsamic glaze.
Definitely be sure to pick up fresh basil when you are shopping for ingredients. It is the perfect garnish on the top of this recipe.
More Great Peach Recipes
Grilled Peaches with Ricotta
Ingredients
Ricotta
- 8 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
Grilled Peaches
- 3 peaches halved with pit removed
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
For the Homemade Ricotta
- Line a large sieve with cheesecloth and place over a bowl.
- Slowly bring the milk, cream and salt to boil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add lemon juice and reduce heat to low.8 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon salt
- Simmer, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes or until the mixture begins to curdle. Pour into lined sieve and let drain for 1 hour. Discard the liquid and chill the ricotta in the refrigerator.3 Tablespoons lemon juice
For the Grilled Peaches
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Brush the cut sides of the peaches with honey. Place cut side down on grill and let cook for 3-5 minutes or until peaches start to soften and show grill marks. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. {You can slice the peaches if preferred at this point.}3 peaches, 2 Tablespoons honey
- Place peaches on serving dish. Top with homemade ricotta and drizzle with balsamic glaze.2 Tablespoons balsamic glaze
Notes
- You will not use all of the fresh ricotta with the peaches in this recipe. Refrigerate the remaining ricotta cheese for up to one week.
- Nutritional information accounts for all of the ricotta cheese and is not entirely accurate for the dish.
Nutrition
