Grilled Plums with Lime Mascarpone Recipe

This Grilled Plums Recipe with Lime Mascarpone combines juicy summer plums, warm spices, and creamy citrus mascarpone for an unforgettable barbecue dessert. Featured on Maddie and Kiki’s BBQ Barn Season 2, this easy grilled fruit recipe transforms fresh ruby plums into an elegant dish with smoky caramelized flavours, a rich Pinot noir reduction, and a smooth mascarpone topping.

The Inspiration

Grilling fruit is a wonderful way to highlight the natural sweetness and flavour of seasonal produce. When exposed to high heat, fruits like plums develop beautiful caramelized edges while their natural sugars intensify, creating a delicious balance between smoky, sweet, and slightly tangy flavours.

Inspired by the outdoor cooking style of Maddie and Kiki’s BBQ Barn Season 2, Maddie and Kiki Longo bring together classic grilling techniques with fresh ingredients to create a dessert that feels both rustic and refined. This recipe celebrates the versatility of the barbecue by showcasing how the grill can create incredible flavour beyond traditional meats and vegetables.

The inspiration behind this grilled plum dessert comes from the idea of using simple seasonal ingredients and elevating them with thoughtful pairings. The ruby plums provide a naturally sweet and slightly tart base, while the Pinot noir reduction adds richness through notes of spice, vanilla, and citrus. The lime mascarpone creates a creamy contrast that balances the warmth of the grilled fruit.

Ingredients

For the plums

• 12 Ruby plums (ripe but slightly firm), halved and pitted
• 3 tbsp white sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 ½ cup Pinot noir
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 vanilla bean, scraped
• 6 cloves
• 2 star anis
• 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
• Zest and juice of 1 small orange
• Flaky sea salt, for plating

For the mascarpone

• 1 cup of mascarpone
• ½ cup whipping cream
• ¼ cup icing sugar
• Zest and juice from 1 lime

Method

• Pre-heat grill to high heat. In a small saucepan, stir together the wine, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, cloves, star anis, ginger, orange juice and zest.
• Bring to gentle boil over medium heat.
• Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until it reduces by half.
• It should thicken up to the point of coating the back of a spoon.
• Remove from the heat and reserve for plating.
• Meanwhile, toss the plums in a mixing bowl with the white sugar.
• Add oil to the bowl and toss again. Oil the grill.
• Place plums on the grill cut side down and cook for 2 minutes with the lid open.
• Flip and cook for 1 more minute.
• Once slightly charred but not too soft, remove plums from the grill.
• Let them cool for 5 minutes.
• Place mascarpone, whipping cream, icing sugar, lime juice and zest in a mixing bowl.
• Whisk together until it is smooth and soft peaks start to form.
• Plate the plums, drizzle the wine reduction over the top and garnish with a dollop of whipped mascarpone. Sprinkle a tiny bit of flaky sea salt and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

This Grilled Plums Recipe with Lime Mascarpone is the perfect dessert for summer barbecues, outdoor dinners, celebrations, and special gatherings. Serve it after grilled meats, seafood, or seasonal salads for a refreshing and sophisticated finish to your meal. The warm caramelized plums pair beautifully with light summer drinks, sparkling beverages, or a glass of Pinot noir that complements the flavours in the reduction.

For entertaining, arrange the grilled plums on a large platter with the mascarpone served alongside, allowing guests to create their own dessert portions. The combination of smoky fruit, creamy topping, and aromatic wine reduction makes this dish an impressive yet effortless choice for hosting friends and family.

Final Thoughts

This Grilled Plums Recipe with Lime Mascarpone is a celebration of summer flavours, fresh fruit, and creative barbecue cooking. Inspired by Maddie and Kiki’s BBQ Barn Season 2, this recipe shows how simple ingredients can be transformed into an elegant dessert with the help of the grill.

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