Sometimes there’s nothing better than a simple fresh fruit dessert….and since summer was practically made for grilling, I went ahead and grilled some fruit! The result? Easy grilled peaches with bourbon drizzle got topped off with creamy scoops of mascarpone. A simple but delightful bite of boozy fruit with a creamy finish that tastes like summer.
A Delicious Grilled Summer Dessert…
This seriously the easiest, tastiest summer dessert you’ll want to repeat throughout the warm season. The peaches will only get bigger and juicer as we get further into summer and this dessert will just keep gettin’ better…
Make Easy Grilled Peaches as an Elegant Summer Dessert
Fresh, sweet, ripe peaches cooked until tender on the grill don’t really need much help from anything else. They are just mouthwatering and amazing all on their own…but I ask: Why stop there when we could potentially invite bourbon to the party? Answer: Bourbon Honey Drizzle.
A Boozy Sweet Bourbon Drizzle Complements Creamy Mascarpone Cheese…
To dress these grilled peaches up a tad more, I added a scoop of soft and creamy Italian mascarpone cheese (flavored with a hint of vanilla) and topped it all off with this boozy and oh so delicious mix of bourbon, honey and lemon…it’s bright, boozy, lightly sweet, and soooo simple.
How To Start This Easy Grilled Summer Dessert…
To get this dreamy grilled peach dessert started, get the grill ready!
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Make Easy Grilled Peaches W/ Bourbon Honey Drizzle
Heat your grill (or cast iron grill pan) and rub your grill with olive oil or canola oil and begin cooking the peaches cut side down. Cook until tender, lightly charred, and little grill marks appear, about 4 or 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking on the other side for another 5 minutes or so until peaches are tender.
Make A Honey Bourbon Drizzle For The Grilled Peaches
While grilled peaches rest on a plate, make the honey bourbon drizzle. In a small bowl, combine bourbon, honey, and freshly squeezed lemon juice together by whisking to mix. Drizzle this over the grilled peaches, reserving a few tablespoons.
Mix Creamy Mascarpone + Vanilla For The Topping
Mix the softened mascarpone cheese together with a dab of vanilla and stir to combine. That’s it!!! Now top your easy grilled peaches with little scoops of vanilla mascarpone and drizzle the remaining bourbon honey mixture over the top…garnish with fresh mint and enjoy! The bourbon plays so well with the grilled peach flavor.
It’s literally a match made in heaven. I also like to finish off with delicious little crumbled bits made from butter, brown sugar, coconut and oatmeal! It adds a delicious crunchy touch…If you wanna check out how to make this, check out these super easy oatmeal coconut crisp cookies!
The mascarpone is creamy Italian cheese that is rich and delicious. It will add a silky, creamy element to the dessert that is really unlike anything else…If you can’t find it, vanilla ice cream is always a sure shot, but, I really wouldn’t skip it since it goes so well with the bourbon drizzle and the vanilla! You should be able to find it in the cheese section of your grocery store.
Throw these easy fresh peaches on the grill to make a scrumptious summery addition to your meal. You’ll love how the fresh peaches mingle so swimmingly with that golden bourbon honey drizzle…Plus the creamy bite from the mascarpone? The cherry on the sundae…
Easy Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone and Bourbon Drizzle | Summer Grilled Dessert
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 large Ripe Peaches - or 6 smaller peaches – sliced in half core removed
- 2 tbsp Bourbon
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup Mascarpone - room temp
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1/2 tsp Almond extract - if desired. Optional.
- Fresh Mint Leaves - for garnish
Instructions
- Brush a hot grill with olive oil or canola oil and place peach halves cut side down on the grill and cook until peaches become slightly tender, carmelize a bit, and grill marks form on the flesh. Flip after 4 or 5 minutes and cook until skin chars slightly on the other side, another 4 or 5 minutes.
- Remove from grill and set grilled peaches on a wide serving dish. Remove skins, if desired. In a small bowl, combine bourbon, honey, and lemon juice. Whisk together until mixed and drizzle the bourbon mixture over the grilled peaches, reserving a few tablespoons.
- In a second small bowl, combine mascarpone and vanilla. Mix together with a spoon until thoroughly combined and gently dollop the vanilla-flavored mascarpone over each halved grilled peach. Garnish each one with a sprig of mint and drizzle the remaining reserved bourbon honey mixture over the top. Serve immediatly.
