Description
Indulge in the sweet flavors of summer with Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Honey Ricotta. This delightful dessert highlights the natural sweetness of fresh peaches, perfectly complemented by a creamy ricotta topping infused with honey and cinnamon. Ideal for gatherings or a simple family treat, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers a refreshing taste that everyone will love. Within just a few minutes, you can create an impressive dish that combines warmth from the grill and cool creaminess from the ricotta, making it a go-to dessert for warm evenings.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- Melted butter or coconut oil (for brushing)
- 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together ricotta, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the cut side of each peach half with melted butter or coconut oil.
- Place peaches cut side down on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes until warm and marked.
- Remove from the grill and top each peach half with the chilled ricotta mixture. Drizzle with additional honey and sprinkle with more cinnamon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half with topping (100g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Choose ripe peaches for optimal sweetness; slightly soft ones are best. Feel free to experiment by adding nuts or fresh herbs as toppings. For variations, try using nectarines or plums instead of peaches.