Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Peaches with Cheese

 

 

Summer is the time to cook food on the grill. Meat, vegetables, and fruits all have their flavors enhanced with the high heat that seals in all the juices.  Magic seems to happen when we grill fruit. Today’s recipe uses ripe but not soft peaches wrapped in prosciutto. Grilled prosciutto wrapped peaches are a perfect sweet and savory dish for an appetizer or even a dessert.  Serve with mozzarella or burrata. Drizzle the platter with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle a little salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh basil strips.

Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Peaches With Cheese

Use organic when available. Serves 4 to 6. Platter above shows doubled recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe peaches pitted and quartered
• 4 thin slices of prosciutto halved lengthwise
• 8 toothpicks or small skewers
• 6 oz mozzarella or burrata cheese
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• salt pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp sliced fresh basil

Instructions

• Preheat grill to medium high and oil grate
• Make prosciutto ribbons and wrap each quarter peach
• Secure prosciutto with toothpick or small skewer
• Place wrapped peaches on grill
• Grill about 6 minutes until peaches start to carmelize and prosciutto gets crisp around edges
• Remove from heat and discard toothpicks/skewers
• Place cheese onto serving plate
• Place grilled prosciutto-peach quarters around cheese
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper
• Drizzle with olive oil
• Garnish with fresh basil slices
• Serve immediately  

Enjoy!

 

 

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