This elegant and delightful summer dessert combines the sweetness of caramelized grilled peaches with a creamy whipped ricotta, topped with lavender-infused honey. This dessert is perfect for warm evenings, offering a refreshing blend of flavors and textures that will delight your guests.
Grilled Peaches with Whipped Ricotta and Lavender Honey
Ingredients:
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender plus extra for sprinkling
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
4 peaches sliced in half; pits removed
1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
2 tbsp crushed pistachio’s (optional)
pinch of salt
Directions:
Infuse the Honey: Combine 1 teaspoon of lavender and honey in a saucepan cook on low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. When honey is thin and watery, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Strain to remove the lavender pieces.
Whip the Ricotta: Add the ricotta to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Blend in 1 tablespoon of the honey.
Grill the Peaches: Brush peach halves with melted coconut oil. Heat the grill on the highest setting and add the peaches, cut side down. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes, rotating the peaches once during cooking time.
Serving Suggestion: Remove the peaches. Top each peach half with a pinch of salt, whipped ricotta, and a drizzle of lavender honey. Finish off with few pieces of culinary lavender. For an additional flavor twist add crushed pistachios (optional).
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Tips
Slice the peach horizontally (around the equator) instead of vertically.
Twist the halves apart—the pit often pops out more easily this way.
Recipe and photo courtesy of How Sweet Eats