Honey Butter Brioche with Grilled Peaches
Juicy stone fruit charred on a griddle, or on a barbecue for extra smokiness, serves as the inspiration for a dessert that is both simple and delicious.
Dessert is often overlooked when the barbecue is in use, and as someone with a sweet tooth, I always notice this. Grilled fruit is one of my preferred options, not only because it is easy to prepare but also because it is delicious. It allows you to enjoy fruits such as pineapples, peaches, and bananas in a way that is uncommon, imparting a smokiness that is difficult to achieve by other means. In this recipe, I have chosen peaches, which are grilled until charred and then drizzled with honey. They are served alongside brioche, which is generously brushed with salty honey butter before being toasted on the barbecue.
Ingredients
- 150g salted butter, softened
- 50g light brown sugar
- 40g runny honey, plus extra to serve
- 2 large ripe peaches
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 thick slices brioche
- Vanilla ice-cream or whipped cream, to serve
Instructions
Whip the butter, sugar, and 20g of honey together until the mixture is very light and creamy. Set this honey butter aside at room temperature.
Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits. Slice each half into three wedges. Brush the cut sides with a small amount of olive oil. Cook the peaches on one side over indirect heat on a hot barbecue for three to four minutes, until they are nicely charred. Carefully flip the wedges and cook for an additional minute, until they have softened but still maintain their shape. Alternatively, you can cook the peaches on high heat using a cast-iron griddle pan.
Place the grilled peaches on a tray and drizzle the remaining 20g of honey over them. Set aside to cool slightly.
Spread the honey butter generously on both sides of each brioche slice. Lay the bread on the barbecue or griddle pan over direct heat for about one minute on each side, until it is lightly charred and caramelised.
Serve the brioche slices topped with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream or lightly whipped cream. Arrange three pieces of peach on top of each serving and drizzle with extra honey if desired.
