Grilled Nectarines with Mascarpone Filling

Ingredients

• 3 firm yet ripe large nectarines, pitted and halved
• ¼ cup prosecco, champagne or other white wine
• ¾ cup mascarpone cheese, chilled
• ¼ cup whipping cream, chilled
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons Gluten Free vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• ¼ cup chopped pistachios, walnuts or chopped dried cranberries

Directions

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Brush the nectarines with the wine. Grill until golden, tender and you have achieved beautiful grill marks, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, 6 minutes total. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.

Add the mascarpone, whipping cream, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer until soft peaks appear.

Plate the grilled nectarines on a platter and top each with a dollop of whipped mascarpone and a sprinkling of chopped pistachios, walnuts or cranberries. Serve immediately.

Adapted from a recipe by Gina & Patrick Neely