Grill Peaches with Cottage Cheese
Grilled peaches with cottage cheese is a delightful and simple summer treat. The grilling process caramelizes the natural sugars in the peaches, adding a rich, smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the creamy, slightly tangy cottage cheese. This straightforward recipe ensures you can easily make this dish:
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tablespoon sugar (option)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2-4 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- A handful of chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or pecans) for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Grill:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F or 190-200°C). You can also use a grill pan on the stove if you don't have access to an outdoor grill.
Prepare the Peaches:
- Brush the cut sides of the peach halves with olive oil or melted butter. This helps prevent sticking and adds flavor.
- Sprinkle with sugar.
Grill the Peaches:
- Place the peach halves on the grill and cut the side down.
- Grill for 3-5 minutes until the peaches are caramelized and have excellent grill marks.
- Carefully flip the peaches and grill for 2-3 minutes on the other side until tender.
Serve:
- Remove the peaches from the grill and let them cool slightly.
- Place two peach halves on each serving plate.
- Spoon a generous amount of cottage cheese into the center of each peach half.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup, if desired.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and chopped nuts if using.