Grilled Nectarine Shortcakes with Mascarpone Cream

Classic shortcake takes a late-summer turn when ripe nectarines meet the grill, picking up deep caramelized marks and smoky sweetness. Tender biscuits cradle the fruit under a cool cloud of lightly sweetened mascarpone cream.

Serves 6 · 25 min prep · 25 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 420 cal
• 7g protein
• 48g carbs
• 23g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 4 large ripe nectarines
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup plus 1 cup cold heavy cream
• 4 oz mascarpone cheese
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• for grill grates neutral oil

Instructions

1. 1Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) and lightly oil the grates.
2. 2Halve the nectarines, remove pits, and toss the halves with granulated sugar until lightly coated.
3. 3Grill the nectarines cut-side down until deep grill marks appear and the fruit softens and caramelizes, 3 to 4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate and let cool slightly, then slice.
4. 4Meanwhile, whisk the flour, remaining granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or fingertips until pea-sized crumbs form.
5. 5Drizzle in cold heavy cream and stir just until a soft dough comes together. Pat into a 1-inch-thick round on a floured surface and cut into 6 biscuits with a floured cutter.
6. 6Place biscuits on a parchment-lined sheet and bake in a 425°F oven until tall and golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes; cool on a rack 5 minutes.
7. 7While biscuits bake, beat the remaining heavy cream with mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form and the cream is billowy.
8. 8Split each warm biscuit horizontally. Spoon a generous dollop of mascarpone cream on the bottom half, pile on grilled nectarine slices, add another spoonful of cream, and cap with the biscuit top. Serve immediately while the fruit is still warm.