Grilled Peaches with Burrata
on Sep 04, 2023, Updated Jun 14, 2024
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
Sweet peaches straight off the grill paired with creamy buttery burrata cheese are a perfect summery appetizer.
Grilled peaches make a ridiculously delicious and unexpected pairing for creamy burrata cheese. Grilling brings out the already notable natural sweetness in ripe peaches, and the soft richness of the cheese creates a lovely contrast. Nectarines will also work just fine.
You can serve the peaches warm or at room temperature. While you have a hot grill, pair this combo with grilled crusty bread for a really fabulous welcome appetizer for your crowd. You’ll want to sop up every bit of the runny filling and the peach juices that mingle on the bottom of the serving platter.
Table of Contents
Grilled Peaches with Burrata: Sweet peaches straight off the grill are a perfect summery appetizer with buttery burrata cheese.
What Is Burrata?
Burrata translates from Italian to “buttery,” which is very apt. It’s a semisoft white Italian cheese originating in the Puglia region of Italy made from cow’s milk, rennet, and cream. Burrata is usually made from an outer layer of mozzarella, filled with a buttery mixture of cream and curds that runs out once the burrata is cut. Mozzarella is tangier and firmer than burrata.
It’s available at cheese shops and well-stocked supermarkets. If you can’t find burrata, you can use another soft cheese like fresh ricotta or try fresh mozzarella instead, but ultimately, you are going to need to make this with burrata to get the full experience. It’s really not all that hard to find these days.
Burrata should ideally be eaten within 24 hours of being made and never refrigerated, though that’s not always possible. Make sure to bring the burrata to room temperature before serving.
Ingredients
- Peaches – Make sure the peaches are ripe but not soft, and wash them before grilling.
- Burrata – Try to find the freshest burrata available to you.
- Balsamic Glaze – A generous drizzle of good balsamic vinegar or a balsamic glaze is optional, but boy, oh boy, once you try it, you’ll see why you want to keep a bottle of the good stuff on hand.
Kitchen Smarts
Make sure to select peaches that are just ripe and fragrant but not overripe, or they might fall apart on the grill. Since you are leaving the skin on, you’ll also want to wash the peaches to remove any pesticides.
How to Make Grilled Peaches with Burrata
- Grill the peaches: Cut each peach in half and remove the pits. Grill over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes before flipping, then grilling another 3 minutes on the other side.
- Serve: Remove the peaches from the grill and place them on a serving platter. Add burrata to each piece and drizzle with the balsamic glaze, if desired. Serve with crusty bread if you like.
What to Serve With Grilled Peaches and Burrata
More Summer Appetizers
- Zucchini Fritti
- Citrus Basil Shrimp Kebabs
- Roasted Pepper Crostini with Basil Oil
- Tomato Panzanella
- Grilled Bruschetta
Pin this now to find it later
Pin It
Grilled Peaches with Burrata
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Grilled Peaches
- 2 (8-ounce balls) burrata (removed from the liquid)
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Grill the peaches. Remove to a serving platter, cut side up.
- Nestle the burrata into the peaches and drizzle with the balsamic glaze, if using. Serve the peaches warm or at room temperature.
