Balsamic-Goat Cheese Grilled Plums (Printable)

Grilled plums with goat cheese and balsamic glaze—bold, elegant, and ready in 18 minutes.

# What You'll 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

# Step-by-step 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 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 Advice:

01 -
  • It makes fruit feel like an event, not just a snack you grab on your way out the door.
  • The sweet tartness of balsamic plays so well with the creamy cheese that every bite feels intentional and layered.
  • You can serve it as a starter that surprises guests or as dessert that doesnt require turning on your oven.
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes, which means you can pull it off even when youre hosting on a whim.
02 -
  • Dont walk away while the glaze is reducing, it can go from perfect to burnt in seconds if you lose focus.
  • If your plums are too soft, they will fall apart on the grill, so firmness is key even if they smell ripe.
  • Let the goat cheese come to room temperature before assembling, cold cheese is hard to spread and can tear the delicate grilled fruit.
03 -
  • Use a grill basket if your plums are on the smaller side, it keeps them from slipping through the grates.
  • Add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top just before serving, it makes the sweetness pop and the cheese taste even creamier.
  • If your balsamic glaze gets too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water to loosen it back up.
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