Balsamic Goat Cheese Grilled Plums (Printable Version)

Bold grilled plums, caramelized and topped with creamy goat cheese and a tangy balsamic glaze. A delightful sweet and savory treat.

# What You Need:

→ Plums

01 - 4 ripe but firm plums, halved and pitted
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Cheese & Garnish

03 - 3.5 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or basil
05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Balsamic Glaze

06 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon honey

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Brush the cut sides of the plum halves with olive oil.
03 - Place the plums cut side down on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and the fruit softens slightly. Flip and grill for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
05 - Arrange grilled plums on a platter, cut side up. Spoon or pipe a dollop of goat cheese onto each half.
06 - Drizzle with the balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with fresh mint or basil and a touch of black pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm, caramelized plums and cool, creamy cheese is absolutely addictive
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant dessert menu
  • You can prep everything ahead and just grill at the last minute for effortless entertaining
02 -
  • The glaze thickens fast in that last minute so stay by the stove, burnt balsamic has no redemption arc
  • Serve these within 10 minutes of grilling or the cheese slides off and the plums go from elegant to messy real fast
03 -
  • If your goat cheese is too cold to spread, pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds, game changer
  • Make extra balsamic glaze and keep it in the fridge, it elevates everything from roasted vegetables to vanilla ice cream
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