Grilled peaches with whipped ricotta garnished with pistachios and fresh thyme and served with toasted baguette slices.

Joining a few friends to share our easy summer recipes, and this one could not be any easier. It’s best when peaches are at their peak. I must admit I never even liked peaches until we received a box from the Peach Truck. Now I LOVE peaches and can’t stop looking for recipes that feature peaches.

You might ask, Why grill peaches? Grilling the peaches is a great way to bring out their natural sweetness while also adding a bit of caramelized flavor to them. And it really couldn’t be easier. This dish is a great appetizer or a light lunch to serve with a few friends on the porch in August. It just tastes like summer.

The ingredients you’ll need for this grilled peach dish

All the ingredients you need for making whipped ricotta and grilled peaches.

Ripe peaches (You want them to be slightly soft when you gently squeeze them. Over-ripe peaches, while they taste great, may fall apart on the grill.)
Whole milk ricotta cheese
Pistachios (or your nut of choice)
Fresh thyme leaves
Fresh baguette
Salt and black pepper to taste

Here is how I grill peaches

Peaches sliced in half with the pit removed are on a white oval platter.

Olive oil is being drizzled on peaches that are halved and are on a white oval platter.

Peaches on the grill with the cut side down.

Peaches, with perfect grill marks, on a grill.

Make sure your grill grates are clean and free from charred bits from your last use. Otherwise, the charred bits will stick to the peaches and add a burnt flavor. Then, preheat your grill on medium-high. If you don’t have a grill, a grill pan on the stove works just fine.
Slice the peaches in half following the natural seam of the peaches. Twist each half in the opposite direction to break them apart, remove the pit from one half, and set it aside. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to each piece of fruit.
Drizzle a little olive oil on the cut side of the peaches and brush it to coat the peaches evenly.
Lightly oil the grill grate, and place peaches cut side down on the grill, and grill for 4 to 5 minutes to ensure you have beautiful grill marks. Resist the urge to touch the peaches as you want perfectly seared grill marks. This step is optional, but turn the peaches over and cook the bottom side for 3 to 4 minutes.
Using tongs, gently remove the peaches to a tray and set aside.

For the bread

Sliced baguette slices on a grill toasting.

Peaches and baguette slices have been grilled and are resting on white oval platters.

Slice the baguette into approximately 1/2″-thick slices.
Using butter or olive oil, coat one side of the bread slices.
Place the slices of baguette, buttered or oiled side down, on the grill and grill for about 3 to 4 minutes until lightly toasted with distinct grill marks.
Transfer the grilled baguette slices to a plate and set aside.

Assembling this easy grilled peaches dish

Ricotta cheese is being whipped in a food processor.

Pistachios are toasting in a small skillet on the stove.

Meanwhile, blend the ricotta cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy, then transfer the mixture to a small bowl.
Using a small skillet on medium heat, toast the pistachios until lightly golden. Transfer the pistachios to a cutting board and chop the nuts into small pieces.
Remove thyme leaves from the stems and set aside.
Place two grilled peach halves on each of the small plates.
Spoon a healthy amount of the whipped ricotta on each plate and garnish it with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios and fresh thyme leaves.
Serve immediately with a few slices of toasted baguette on each plate and enjoy!

Brown plates with grilled peaches, ricotta on a blue and white check tablecloth.

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