Balsamic Goat Cheese Grilled Plums (Printable)

Caramelized plums with creamy goat cheese and tangy balsamic glaze—simple, bold, and utterly delightful.

# 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

# 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 to 4 minutes until grill marks appear and the fruit softens slightly. Flip and grill for another 2 to 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 to 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 -
  • It takes less than twenty minutes but tastes like you planned it for days.
  • The contrast between warm fruit and cool tangy cheese feels luxurious without any fuss.
  • You can serve it as a starter or dessert and nobody will question your genius.
  • Grilling fruit brings out sugars you didn't know were hiding in there.
02 -
  • If your plums are too ripe they'll fall apart on the grill, so choose fruit that's just shy of peak softness.
  • Don't skip the oil or you'll spend ten minutes scraping stuck fruit off the grates and cursing under your breath.
  • Let the balsamic glaze cool for a minute before drizzling or it'll run right off the cheese and pool on the plate.
03 -
  • Use a piping bag or a ziplock with the corner snipped off to add the goat cheese neatly if you want it to look polished.
  • A pinch of flaky sea salt on top right before serving makes every flavor sharper and more defined.
  • If your grill runs hot, move the plums to indirect heat after the first flip so they cook through without burning.
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