Desserts

GRILLED PEACHES WITH LEMONY & MINTY MASCARPONE
Serves: 2

Ingredients

1 just ripe peach
EVOO to brush
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp chopped fresh mint
Pinch cinnamon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Mint sprigs to garnish

Directions

1. Season peaches with salt and pepper and brush with a thin film of oil
2. Grill cut side down (medium high) for about 3 minutes or until the peaches begin to char and soften
3. Place peaches on platter
4. Mix together the mascarpone, lemon, cinnamon, chopped mint, and a pinch of black pepper
5. Drizzle cheese mixture over peaches, slightly filling cavities
6. Garnish with mint sprig


GRILLED PEACHES WITH SWEET MINT MASCARPONE
Serves: 6

Ingredients

6 yellow peaches
2 tbsp canola oil
3/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1 tbsp mint leaves, finely chopped
1 tbsp Balducci's Hay Day Honey Bear
1 tsp Balducci's Ground Cinnamon
Zest of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Pan spray as needed
12 whole mint leaves

Directions

1.Preheat the grill to medium-high.
2.Mix the mascarpone with the mint, honey, cinnamon and lemon zest. Set aside until ready to serve.
3.Slice the peaches in half and remove the pits. Brush the peaches with canola oil. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
4.Spray the grill well with pan spray.
5.Place the peaches, flesh side down, on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes, until slightly marked and softened.
6.Remove the peaches from the grill and place on a platter. Fill the cavity of each peach with a tablespoon of the mascarpone mix. Garnish the top of each peach half with a mint leaf. Serve immediately.