Description
Succulent grilled nectarines with burrata elevate summer’s sweetness into a gourmet experience. Creamy cheese, caramelized fruit, and golden honey create a simple yet elegant dish you’ll savor with Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 balls burrata cheese (4 oz / 113 g each)
- 4 nectarines, ripe (halved and pitted)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil or mint leaves
- Flaky sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Crushed pistachios or toasted walnuts
- Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Heat grill to medium-high, creating a clean, lightly oiled surface for caramelizing nectarines and achieving perfect char marks.
- Fruit Preparation: Halve nectarines, remove pits, and brush cut sides with olive oil to prevent sticking and amplify flavor intensity.
- Grilling Process: Place nectarines cut-side down on hot grill, developing deep caramelization and tender texture for 3-4 minutes until golden and slightly softened.
- Plating and Cheese: Transfer warm nectarines to serving platter, artfully tear burrata, and distribute creamy cheese pieces around and over the grilled fruit.
- Final Embellishment: Drizzle golden honey across nectarines and burrata, sprinkle flaky sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and optional chopped herbs like basil or mint for aromatic complexity.
- Garnish and Serving: Optional: add toasted pine nuts or balsamic reduction for additional texture and depth. Serve immediately while nectarines remain warm and burrata maintains its luxurious, creamy consistency.
Notes
- Fruit Ripeness Matters: Select nectarines that are ripe but still firm to maintain structural integrity during grilling and prevent mushy texture.
- Control Grill Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve beautiful caramelization without burning the delicate fruit surface.
- Prevent Sticking Technique: Thoroughly oil both nectarine surfaces and grill grates to ensure smooth release and perfect grill marks.
- Cheese Temperature Timing: Add burrata just before serving to preserve its creamy, soft consistency and prevent melting completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg