Photography by Jim Bathie and John O’Hagan
This Grilled Peaches with Whipped Ricotta and Spicy Honey is a fresh, easy summer recipe featuring juicy grilled peaches, creamy whipped ricotta, and a sweet-and-spicy honey drizzle. Finished with crunchy pistachios for added texture and flavor.
Grilled Peaches with Whipped Ricotta and Spicy Honey
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 6 fresh peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted salted pistachios
- Garnish: fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- In the container of a blender, pulse ricotta, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, and stir in thyme and lemon zest. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, vinegar, hot sauce, and Creole seasoning.
- Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium heat.
- Brush remaining 1 tablespoon oil onto cut sides of peaches. Place peaches, cut side down, on pan, and cook until grill marks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with ricotta mixture and honey mixture. Sprinkle with pistachios. Garnish with thyme, if desired.
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