Grilled Nectarines with Mascarpone

Grilled Nectarines with Mascarpone
2013-08-22 11:11:24

Serves 6
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
6 min
Ingredients
- 3 firm yet ripe large nectarines, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup amaretto
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, chilled
- 1/2 cup whipping cream, chilled
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the nectarines with the amaretto. Grill until golden, tender and you have achieved beautiful grill marks, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, 6 minutes total. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.
- Add the mascarpone, whipping cream, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer until soft peaks appear.
- Plate the grilled nectarines on a platter and top each with a dollop of whipped mascarpone and a sprinkling of chopped pistachios. Serve immediately.
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