Balsamic Goat Cheese Grilled Plums

# Components:

→ 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

# Method:

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:

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Ready in under 20 minutes but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
Works beautifully as an appetizer that impresses or a light dessert that doesn't feel heavy.
The flavors balance each other perfectly—sweetness, tartness, and richness all playing together.

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Don't reduce the balsamic too far or it will harden and become bitter—stop when it coats a spoon and still moves slightly.
The goat cheese must be at room temperature or it will stay cold and dense instead of soft and luxurious against the warm plums.

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