What is mascarpone Cheese, and can I substitute it?

Mascarpone is a rich, creamy Italian cheese often used in desserts. If you can’t find it, you can substitute with cream cheese or Greek yogurt, though the flavor will be slightly different.

Why is it good to coat the peaches with olive oil?

Coating the peaches with olive oil helps prevent them from sticking to the grill and enhances their natural sweetness when caramelized.

How do I know if my peaches are ripe enough?

Ripe peaches should give slightly when gently squeezed and have a sweet aroma. If they’re too firm, let them sit at room temperature for a day or two.

Grilled Peaches with Honey Whipped Mascarpone Cream

Name: Grilled Peaches with Honey Whipped Mascarpone Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 Ounces mascarpone (see notes); ¼ cup honey; ½ cup heavy cream; Zest from one orange; 4 peaches, pitted and halved; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Description

Grilled Peaches with Honey Whipped Mascarpone Cream is a delightful summer dessert that combines the natural sweetness of caramelized peaches with a rich, creamy mascarpone topping. Enhanced with honey and a hint of orange zest, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for gatherings and will impress your guests with its fresh, vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

Units Scale

8 ounces mascarpone (see notes)
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup heavy cream
Zest from one orange
4 peaches, pitted and halved
1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

Add Mascarpone and honey to dish
Use a hand mixer to mix mascarpone and slowly add heavy cream. You may not need all of the cream and only allow to get to a consistency slightly thicker than whipped cream.
Fold in orange zest.
Put in fridge
Pit and halve peaches
Lightly coat with olive oil
preheat grill to 400° Fahrenheit, with a direct and nondirect area.
place peach halves on nondirect heat face down for 5 minutes (close the top)
flip and cook for another 5 minutes (close the top)
remove and top with Honey Whipped Mascarpone topping
SERVE

Notes

Use fresh peaches and make sure they are ripe enough to where they can be easily pitted.
Not all mascarpone is the same. I used Bel Goioso brand, but as long as you are paying attention to the consistency of the whipped topping and not letting it get too soupy, you should be good. Slowly pour cream and only use enough to soften cheese slightly.
Make sure to lightly coat your peaches in Olive Oil to help prevent sticking.
Have a clean grill to help prevent sticking.