Balsamic Goat Cheese Grilled Plums

Caramelized grilled plums, crowned with creamy goat cheese and a tangy balsamic glaze. Elegant and simple, perfect as a starter or sweet finish.

# 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 (optional)

05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Balsamic Glaze

06 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

07 - 1 tablespoon honey

# Directions:

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:

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The way warm, grilled fruit meets cool tangy cheese feels like something you would order at a fancy restaurant but takes almost no effort
That balsamic glaze pulls everything together with a sweet-savory depth that makes people think you spent way more time than you actually did

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The glaze keeps thickening as it cools, so pull it off the heat when it still looks slightly thinner than you want
Overly ripe plums will turn to mush on the grill, so err on the side of firm

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