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Flavorful Grilled Peaches with Honey Ricotta and Basil

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A simple and quick summer dessert featuring smoky grilled peaches paired with creamy honey-sweetened ricotta and fresh basil for a refreshing and elegant treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
  • 10–12 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced or torn
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
  • Optional: toasted pine nuts for crunch
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Optional: almond flour for dusting peaches before grilling

Instructions

  1. Rinse the peaches and pat them dry. Cut each peach in half and remove the pit. Brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking and encourage caramelization.
  2. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F).
  3. Place the peach halves cut side down on the grill. Leave undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and peaches start to soften.
  4. Flip the peaches and grill the skin side for another 2-3 minutes until tender but still holding shape.
  5. While peaches grill, combine ricotta, 2 tablespoons honey, a pinch of salt, and sliced basil in a bowl. Stir gently until smooth and creamy.
  6. Remove peaches from grill and let cool slightly. Spoon a generous dollop of honey ricotta mixture onto each peach half. Drizzle extra honey over the top.
  7. If using, sprinkle toasted pine nuts or lemon zest over the peaches.
  8. Serve immediately, warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use firm but ripe peaches for best grilling results. Brush olive oil generously on cut sides to prevent sticking and encourage caramelization. The ricotta mixture can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the fridge. If peaches are not ripe enough, grill a bit longer but watch carefully to avoid burning. For vegan version, substitute ricotta with plant-based ricotta and honey with agave or maple syrup.

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Keywords: grilled peaches, honey ricotta, basil, summer dessert, easy dessert, grilled fruit, fresh basil, quick dessert

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