If summer had a flavor, this would be it.
Juicy ripe peaches that are halved, roasted, then topped with tangy soft goat cheese, perfectly drippy honey and crunchy roasted hazelnuts.
I die.
Two nights ago, Adam and I were eating dinner at a lovely little French place downtown with some visiting friends. One of the appetizers on the menu was a grilled peach salad topped with goat cheese and even though we didn’t end up ordering it (went the traditional cheese board and grilled calamari salad route instead), the idea sparked my interest. Peaches are my very favorite summer fruit and goat cheese…? Well, we all know about goat cheese.
When the server came to take our order, she could apparently tell I was drooling over the peach idea and she told us that her favorite quick and easy summer dessert is to just toss a peach on the grill then stuff it with goat cheese and drizzle the whole thing with an ample amount of honey.
I loved this girl already and immediately wanted her to come live with me and make me such a mouthwatering creation.
Alas, I came home alone but vowed to make it myself the next day! I had peaches! I had a grill that’s never been used!
Aren’t culinary school graduates supposed to know how to work grills?
I must have missed that part of the curriculum.
So after three failed attempts at turning on the gas, I deemed the propane tank obviously empty and instead heated up my oven to roast the suckers.
They came out perfect! But, if you’re more of a grill guru than me (which you most likely are since I had to google “how to turn on the gas”) you can totally toss the peaches on the grill instead. Either way, we all win.
Serve these for either an appetizer or a dessert. They’re perfect to make for a crowd and since all you literally have to do is slice, roast, stuff and drizzle, you won’t have to spend all night in the kitchen while your dinner guests play Apples to Apples without you.
Roasted Peaches with Goat Cheese and Honey
serves 4
Ingredients:
2 large ripe yellow peaches, halved
4 TBSP goat cheese
2 TBSP honey
1/3 cup roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425.
Scoop out peach pits and roast peaches halved side up on a lined baking sheet for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool briefly then scoop one tablespoon of goat cheese in the center of each peach half. Drizzle honey over the peaches and top with roasted hazelnuts.
Time:
30 minutes
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This looks good – not a fan of goat cheese though — maybe I could use mascarpone cheese instead???
This sounds so yummy! Great recipe
You had me at peaches
Looooove this Jenna!!!
WOW. i agree, this is the flavor of summer. totally blown away!
I opened up this page and immediately said aloud: OOoooo yes!
Jenna they look great! Ironically I *just* bought peaches yesterday AND I was just sent a jar of raw honey for review. I don’t happen to have goat cheese but there are so many other things to stuff them with..but I bet the savory/sweet blend from the goat’s cheese/peaches+honey DOES rock.
I love your photos.
And the whole propane tank, googling it….that sounds like something I would do
So summery! Love it!
I love goat cheese and love the idea of putting it into a dessert!
Holy Moly! roasting fruit is the bestl peaches taste incredible roasted or on the BBQ! this would work with pears too right?
Love this idea! And I’m glad you tested it out in the oven–for those of us who don’t have grills, of course!
Wow these look fabulous! I don’t have any goat’s cheese though – I think I’ll substitute cottage cheese for now until I can get some.
Grilled peaches and pineapple are the best in the summer! It rally makes a peach peachier and a pineapple pineapplier. I don’t really know how to work a gas grill either, so I would have done exactly what you did. I like to think of it as not so much grill challenged but resourceful!
I haven’t had a peach in a while. This might work with pears too? Although the peach would be soft and ‘succuluent’-er I imagine…;)
This looks like the perfect summertime dessert!
The peaches are so sweet now.
Looks good!
i have a ton of peaches at home i’ve been trying to figure out what to do with them all! This looks like a perfect idea! I love stuffed peaches.
Awesome idea!! I personally love goat cheese but when I throw parties I always find that there are a handful of others that are not so much a fan… wondering if another cheese would work? Feta (maybe a Sheep’s feta… more creamy)?, Marscapone? Or BLUE cheese!? Gorgonzola with the honey and peaches would probably be the bomb… but again, those who don’t like goat sometimes don’t like blue either. Party poopers! Again, thanks for such a great recipe and beautiful pictures as well!
I was JUST thinking I needed to find a simple, summery recipe for goat cheese. I have been craving something exactly like THIS! Thank you for reading my mind.
On a whim two years ago, we grilled some peaches with some cinnamon and nutmeg. They came out PERFECT. No need for additional honey or anything. We sadly haven’t been able to replicate that first attempt. The hard part seems to be finding the right peaches. They have to be soft and juicy, but not so soft that you destroy them trying to halve and pit them. I’ll certainly give these a try.
Yum! I love fresh summer peaches! Perfect summer dessert!
Dude, I’ve been obsessed with a variation of this lately – I was actually going to post about it!
Peaches + gorgonzola dolce + pecans + honey. AKA this recipe’s doppelganger.
Great minds think alike! These look insanely good.
One word: love. Love these peaches and you. That’s all.
Yummy!! I have a bunch of peaches from the farmer’s market this week, so I will definitely be trying this
These are beautiful! I sort of stopped buying peaches for a while because they all seemed to be ‘woody’ tasting, even though they had a peachy smell which made me think they were ripe. Might have to give em another go!
I make something similar using ricotta cheese instead of the goat. Makes a great summer dessert! I’ll have to try your goat cheese version!
This looks delicious — I love warm peach desserts!
These look delicious! I bet if I served these for dessert everyone would be super impressed with my skills (well, the skills they think I have).
Dang! I just ate the last of my peaches.
Do you buy organic peaches?
I 150% agree that if summer had a flavor this would be it. Looks incredible.
By the way, I love the usage of “I die” – hoping it’s Rachel Zoe inspired
I can only hear it in her voice when I see that phrase.
ohh I made a similar salad a few weeks back with the addition of chicken and green. I had to whip out my george forman for the peaches which I’ve decided is the more lady- friendly way to grill hah.
THAT is so gorgeous! I can just taste it at this very moment. What a fabulous combination of flavors! I’ll be buying some peaches today!
Oh. My. God. I don’t even know what to say. I want to reach through the screen and devour those. You would find me in your kitchen, eating all your goat-cheese peaches, and I wouldn’t even be able to apologize because I’d be too busy shoveling them into my mouth. I’m going to make these very, very soon.
Think this would work with nectarines? I have about 7 of them right now and the thought of going back to the grocery store for the 4th day in a row is just too much!
I’m way too excited by this idea. I really wish I had peaches and goat cheese on hand right now so I could have this for breakfast! But in your recipe, you accidentally said that it serves 4, when I think you meant 1. Just sayin’!
Haha, I was going to say these would be perfect on the grill before I read the post. :p
Such a simple and perfect looking dessert! I saw a very similar recipe in French Women Don’t Get Fat.
Oh I am in love with grilled peaches just like grilled bananas! So good.
On another note, I’m not sure but I think your yoga class with Dave Farmar from January is up on itunes. I did it today and I thought my legs were seriously going to turn into jello. haha
I’ve been saying all summer that I can’t wait for the peaches to be ready so I can grill some! I usually just top mine with some whipped cream, but this goat cheese and honey combo sounds divine!
oh Jenna, what a way to make me miss summer. I made similar to these months ago. I miss summer fruit now!!
I used extra light ricotta for mine. I actually put my ricotta in them & baked that too. they came out brilliantly – think baked ricotta, mmmmm!
I like to broil peaches and drop a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. This kind of reminds me of that.
Ahh, thank you for introducing me to my new breakfast! Looks amazing and gives me another great reason to purchase a crate of peaches from Trader Joe’s. Summer, for the win!
Those look amazing! I love grilling peaches but never tried them with anything on top. Thanks for the idea
oh I agree I love peaches I finally found some organic ones yesterday and have been eating them nonstop since!
Wow! What a great combination. I have got to make those. Yum. I hope you have a great Friday.
Food porn!
I’d eat this as an appetizer. And again for dessert!
i cannot get enough peaches these days. this looks amazing!!
OMG – those look amazing!!! Would you serve them warm or chilled?
I am literally tomorrow’s dinner party menu off your blog
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Grilled fruit…mmm tasty
you are so right! perfect summer dish! beautiful pictures! yummy recipe!
Ok LOVE it. A couple of things.
One: this combo is also amazing with the peaches grilled with vanilla-mascarpone instead of goat cheese…careful though because I always end up just spooning the mascarpone straight into my mouth…
Two: I made crostata with this exact combo: goat cheese, sliced peaches, drizzle of honey. Perfection. And bread…which is always a good thing, right?
Those look fab! Peaches make me miss living in the south. Nothing like a juicy, sweet peach on a humid summer day.
I have peaches in my refrigerator and was trying to think of an inventive way to use them, score!
I can’t wait to give this a try!
Oh my! I love this. I’ve seen so many grilled fruits, but I don’t have a grill, so these are perfect! Love that they’re roasted
I can’t wait for local peaches, because they will be so good done this way!
I’m thinking this could be any course of a meal… or multiple servings for multiple courses…
Ooh peach and goat cheese salad has been my new favorite this summer! I made it four days in a row one week. This looks delicious and I will definitely be making it soon. They taste great with toasted pecans, too!
these look so perfect!!!! they are great for a night when you just want a healthy/fresh/light and EASY dessert!!!!!
Ok, I am going to make these with the trader joe’s vanilla honey goat cheese I have.
You could maybe use Fage 0% Greek yogurt instead of goat cheese for those who don’t like it (like me- had a bad experience with some that tasted like the smell of the zoo. Can’t get over it. ). Otherwise, peaches and honey- mmmm!
I’ve been grilling peaches and its been yumazing but I would have never thought to add goat cheese. Hmm maybe goat cheese will make it into my shopping cart next time I hit the grosh store. Great idea, esp with the honey – it makes everything better!
I am so incredibly in love with this idea. I cannot wait to make your recipe!
I love your photos.
These look to die for! And, at least you tried to turn on the grill, I’m to scared to even try, I’m afraid it will blow something up.
Off to Whole Foods today–making this into a salad. Thanks!
I loved grilled preaches! Add goat cheese and honey? Wow sounds like Heaveen!
You can’t go wrong with grilled peaches. They’re a favorite dessert! Love the goat cheese addition in there.
Goat cheese, the best thing in life ever. Thanks for sharing this great idea, Jenna.
LOVE grilled fruit–> peaches and plums are my favorite! But you take it to a whole new level with the goat cheese!! Yummmm!
Ah, I used to make these all the time (with pecans instead) and was obsessed. They certainly are the taste of summer & now you’ve refueled my obsession. Off to the grocery store I go.
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This looks AMAZING – grilled fruit (or roasted in this case…) is probably the perfect summer dessert – easy and healthy. And the goat cheese is such a great idea… good thing my husband bought waaaaay too much goat cheese yesterday; guess I will just have to eat it all with some delicious grilled fruit
These look delicious. I have never roasted peaches before, but I bet it brings out the sweetness in them! Think I have some goat cheese in the fridge so I might have to try these this weekend!
Ohmygosh. This recipe sounds beyond fabulous, and I’m delighted to try it out this weekend! Also, these photographs are positively sensual. Well done!
It kills me that these dont have ANY added sugar whatsoever! Totally going in my recipe book
Wow, these look amazing! I’ve been having issues resisting the peaches and plums at the store lately. Their fragrance is intoxicating. I always end up with a few in my grocery bag. I’m gonna have to grill ‘em up for the next get together and make a vegan version for myself. I’m excited!
i wonder how it would be with nectarines?? i have a bag of them in my fridge- i have always wanted to do this for a light dessert but i have yet to try it!
probably delicious! Nectarines are a great idea!
Yep. Salivating. I can’t wait to see my ‘guy’ at the farmers market this weekend and tell him my plans for his peaches. mua ha ha ha.
Mmmm this looks delish! Peaches & goat cheese are two of my favorite foods, and this is such a lovely, summery dish! Thanks for sharing!
ps: Has anyone ever told you that you look like Elin Nordegren (Tiger Wood’s ex-wife?) I saw a story about her today online and I was like she looks like someone…and then when I saw this recipe I was like ahh, that’s who it is! Totally mean it as a compliment though, she’s super pretty, Tiger Woods was clearly an idiot. Sorry to be super random, have a good weekend!
Absolutely stunning!
This looks amazing. I’m not a huge fan of goat cheese – I don’t think…I’m not sure. I had a flat bread pizza w/ balsamic drizzle, basil, mushrooms and goat cheese and it was AMAZING. I made zucchini with pasta, chicken, lemon and goat cheese – annnnd wasn’t too fond of it. Maybe I need the sweetness of the balsamic – or honey like in this recipe?? Definitely worth trying. Looks SO GOOD!
I am glad you had a grill FAIL. I don’t have a grill. I miss it dearly in the summer. For the last few weeks I have been drooling over others grilled fruit knowing I could never make my own. I never thought of roasting them in the oven. So glad you are much smarter than me in coming up with alternative cooking methods
I love goat cheese with pears, so I bet it tastes amazing with peaches too. Can’t wait to try this!
Gorgeous!!
So simple, yet so perfect. Lovely Jenna. Purely delicious and I can’t wait to make this!
This looks divine in so many levels!!!! The only qualm I have is – goat cheese! What would be the best substitute (milder) cheese? Have a great weekend Jenna!
Looks like a great idea!! ….An appetizer? What a great decision!!!
Grilled fruit is delectable. Grilled fruit with cheese? Win. Grilled fruit with cheese and honey? That. That right there is the greatest idea.
Oh my yummyness! And please be careful with the grill. I recently had a similar problem and there was a leak in the hose which could of exploded! Get a professional over to check it out….
I actually started salivating. Awesome.
You are speaking my language!!! Bell Chevre makes a honey goat cheese. I have some in my fridge now.. And I have peaches…. Woot!!!
Why roast the peaches when they will taste even better grilled. Roasted dries them up.
Grilling keeps the juices in. Love peaches Mnmmmm !
My oh my, I am most definitely making these tonight!!!
Jenna – I’ve said it many times before, but this series of peach photos just compells me to repeat myself: I cannot get over your incredible photography skills/talent. You have such a naturally keen camera eye. I think you’ve got a back-up profession happening here!
I made this as an appetiser for lunch, and it was deeee-li-cious! Even my boyfriend loved it, and he’s the one who took a look at it and said “why would you put fruit on my cheese?” (even though it’s the other way around, duh). Anyhow… he ended up stealing off my plate while I went on search for s’more roasted hazelnuts!
Thanks Jenna!
This looks so good – and like a version of something that I love to make with nectarines. I grill (yes, I am a girl with a grill!!) the nectarine halves, and while they are still warm, fill the centers with crumbled blue cheese. I drizzle everything with honey and add a little fresh cracked pepper. TO DIE FOR. I can’t wait to try your version!! Love your blog!
I love the photos, the peaches, and the recipe! I don’t have a grill though so oven it is!
I want to make these! OMG you rock. These are amazing. I also just bought a silpat, so I’m pretty excited to try it out. I agree. Peaches = summer.
Oh my, this looks so good. I am just drooling looking at the screen. Amazing.
this is the 2nd time today that I saw roasted peaches-guess that’s a sign that I need to try them!
I love reading your blog. I have been reading it since 2006!
I thought you might find this funny
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one of my favorite fruits to mix with honey are peaches, peaches or nectarines…oh and grapes- green grapes
xoxo
I see a cashew cheese version in my near future.
Oh man. That looks incredible. We don’t get peaches in India but I know what I’ll be making first next time I go back to the US…
Jenna, I made these with mascarpone as a starter for a small dinner party and it was such a hit. Loved these (along with everything else you make)! Thx
Looks SO good! I want to make these ASAP!
This looks crazy good! I’m so bookmarking them to make!
This looks amazing! I love grilled peaches. If you have leftover peaches, they are delicious for breakfast on toast in place of jam.
Your recipes for fruit desserts are absolutely amazing… Doesn’t make me feel guilty about indulging in my sweet tooth! lol
Your recipes for fruit desserts are absolutely amazing… Doesn’t make me feel guilty about indulging in my sweet tooth! lol
oh this totally inspired a peach craving in me that shows NO signs of letting up! i went to the local peach farm on Sunday (Thank You GOD that i live in California!!!) and got some gloriously ripe peaches. grilled it like you said, but used a delightful greek yogurt instead of the goat cheese and drizzled the honey over it. Lord have mercy…it was fabulous. So fabulous I went back yesterday and got another round of peaches. A gift from the gods…..
Interesting…I’ve done a similar dish before with plums, greek yogurt, honey and hazelnuts:)
I just made something very similar, but with figs and it was delicious! Thinking I need to try this with Peaches – looks amazing!
I tried this a few nights ago and now I crave one every day! Great idea Jenna
Mmmmm that looks so good. We grew up with peach trees in our backyard, but we never treated them with all of the chemicals and pesticides. They were small, with tons of black spots on them – but still good enough to make pies or jams
YUM
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