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.
- 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
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!
