Balsamic Goat Cheese Grilled Plums

# 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

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 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 Suggestions:

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It turns fruit into something unexpectedly savory and sophisticated without any fuss.
The contrast between warm, smoky plums and cool, tangy goat cheese feels like a little culinary magic trick.
You can serve it as an appetizer or dessert and somehow it works beautifully either way.
Everything comes together in under 20 minutes, which means you can pull it off on a whim.

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Do not walk away from the balsamic glaze—it goes from syrupy to burnt in about 30 seconds.
If your plums are very ripe, grill them cut side down only and skip the flip to avoid a mushy disaster.
Let the goat cheese soften at room temperature or it will sit on the plums like cold butter instead of melting into them.

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