Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone and Caramel

Grilled juicy Ontario peaches topped with vanilla scented mascarpone and drizzled with a decadent but easy to prepare caramel sauce makes for a very flavourful and winning combination. For a sweet and salty taste, sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt. 

Preparation time

20 minutes

Ready in

10 minutes

Makes

6 servings

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) 10% half-and-half Ontario Cream
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
  • 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) vanilla
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) Ontario Mascarpone Cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) 10% half-and-half Ontario Cream
  • 3 firm ripe Ontario Peaches
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Ontario Honey
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped toasted hazelnuts or walnuts

Instructions

In small saucepan, combine sugar, 1/2 cup (125 mL) of cream and butter; bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, stir in 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla and salt. Cool slightly (sauce will thicken).

In medium bowl, with wooden spoon, beat mascarpone cheese until smooth; stir in 1 tbsp (15 mL) of cream and remaining vanilla until blended. Set aside.

Slice peaches in half and discard pits; brush cut side with honey. Place cut side down on greased grill over medium heat. Grill covered for 4 to 6 minutes or until warm, softened slightly and grill marks appear. Place peach halves in small dessert bowls, spoon mascarpone in centre, dividing equally. Drizzle each serving with about 2 tbsp (25 mL) of sauce and sprinkle with nuts.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving (When the recipe serves 6):

  • Protein: 4 grams
  • Fat: 15 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 27 grams
  • Calories: 255
  • Fibre: 2 grams
  • Sodium: 110 mg

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