Fresh Grilled Nectarines with Honey Ricotta and Pistachios
A quick and easy summer dessert featuring caramelized grilled nectarines topped with creamy honey ricotta and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for backyard barbecues or a simple sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium fresh nectarines, ripe but firm
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/4 cup shelled and roughly chopped pistachios
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, about 400°F (205°C).
- Rinse and dry nectarines. Cut each nectarine in half and gently remove the pits. Brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil.
- Place nectarines cut side down on the hot grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and fruit softens slightly but holds shape. Flip and grill for an additional 2 minutes on the skin side.
- While nectarines grill, combine ricotta cheese, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Roughly chop pistachios and set aside.
- Remove nectarines from grill and let cool for a minute or two. Spoon a generous dollop of honey ricotta onto each half, then sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Drizzle a little extra honey over the assembled dessert before serving.
Notes
Watch nectarines closely on the grill to avoid over-softening. Use firm but ripe nectarines for best results. You can substitute peaches or plums for nectarines. For a vegan version, replace ricotta with a coconut cream and almond butter blend and use maple syrup instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nectarine half wit
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
Keywords: grilled nectarines, honey ricotta, pistachios, summer dessert, quick dessert, grilled fruit, easy dessert