Grilled Peaches with White Chocolate
4 servings
15 minutes
Grilled peaches with white chocolate are an exquisite dessert that combines the sweetness of fruit, the tenderness of melted chocolate, and the crunch of salty pistachios. This recipe is inspired by Turkish cuisine, where fresh ingredients are often paired with spicy and sweet notes. Ripe peaches caramelized on the grill reveal their rich aroma, while white chocolate transforms them into a delicate treat. Pistachios add a textural contrast and a hint of saltiness that balances the dessert's sweetness. It's the perfect dish for a summer dinner or special occasion, served warm when the chocolate is still flowing and the peaches exude their honeyed fragrance. Enjoy this sensual indulgence that awakens all facets of flavor.
1
Preheat the grill. Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits (without peeling the skin).
- Peaches: 4 pieces
2
Chop the salted pistachios finely with a sharp knife, and break the chocolate (a little more than half a bar) into small pieces.
- Salted pistachios: 50 g
- White chocolate: 60 g
3
Blend butter, sugar, and cinnamon into a paste, transfer the mixture to a bowl and carefully coat the peaches in it without squashing them, then place them on a plate cut side up.
- Butter: 80 g
- Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
4
Evenly distribute broken chocolate in the centers of peach halves, then sprinkle with a small amount of the remaining cinnamon-butter mixture. Grill the peaches for about two minutes (without flipping) until the chocolate starts to melt.
- White chocolate: 60 g
- Butter: 80 g
5
Transfer the prepared fruits to a dish or plates, sprinkle with crushed salted pistachios, and serve while still warm.
- Salted pistachios: 50 g