I never make desserts for J and I at home. The only time I do is his birthday or if we have company coming over. I am not sure why. Growing up my mom always had something whether it was homemade cookies, ice cream or squares she made earlier in the day. When I told J that I was going to make dessert he seemed shocked and pleasantly surprised until I turned on the stove for bacon and told him I was bbq’ing peaches.

For some reason I have been thinking about grilled peaches nonstop. I have seen them in magazines, on the internet, in the newspaper and it was my turn to make these and I am so glad I did!

Ingredients

  • 2-3 peaches pitted and sliced ¼ inch thick
  • ¼ cup mascarpone
  • 2 tsp lemon juiced
  • 1 tsp icing sugar
  • Honey
  • 4 slices of bacon, cooked and sliced

In a bowl mix together mascarpone, lemon juice and sugar. Taste and adjust. Should be very mildly flavoured with lemon and a touch of sweetness, we’re adding honey later so don’t make it too sweet.

Heat up your bbq on med-high to high. Place peach slices right onto the grill. Cook for 2-3 min per side.

To serve, smear mascarpone mixture onto plate, and place 4-5 slices of peach on top. Drizzle a very small amount of honey over peaches and top with bacon.

 

 

J gave me a curious smirk when I served him this since he loves all the components but couldn’t imagine how it would taste. Well, it tastes amazing. He and I both devoured this and were amazed how good it was. Bbq’ing the peaches give it a really nice smoky flavour to the sweet peaches and the cheese makes it almost a campfire cheesecake taste. The salty bacon is what really finishes it off. Since bacon is already slightly smoky it really goes together well and the texture and saltiness balance out the sweet and soft flavour of the peaches. Definitely going to be making this again!