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Quick Grilled Apricots with Honey Mascarpone and Pistachios

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A simple and elegant dessert featuring grilled apricots caramelized to perfection, topped with honey-sweetened mascarpone and crunchy pistachios. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for summer gatherings and quick treats.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe but firm apricots, halved and pitted
  • 1 cup (about 8 oz) full-fat mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1/3 cup roasted pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat (about 375°F).
  2. Rinse and dry apricots, then slice in half and remove pits. Lightly brush cut sides with olive oil.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone with 2 tablespoons honey and lemon juice if using. Stir gently until smooth and creamy.
  4. Place apricot halves cut-side down on the grill. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and fruit softens slightly.
  5. Flip apricots and grill skin side for another 2 minutes, watching closely to avoid mushiness.
  6. Remove apricots and let cool for 2 minutes.
  7. Spoon a generous dollop of honey mascarpone into the hollow of each apricot half.
  8. Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the top.
  9. Drizzle extra honey over everything and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use ripe but firm apricots for best grilling results. Lightly brush apricots with olive oil to prevent sticking. Watch the grill time carefully to avoid mushy fruit. Toast pistachios lightly for extra flavor. For dairy-free, substitute mascarpone with coconut cream and honey with maple syrup. Store leftovers in an airtight container with mascarpone separate, reheat gently in a skillet.

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Keywords: grilled apricots, honey mascarpone, pistachios, quick dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert, grilled fruit

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