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Recipe for: Grilled Polish Peach with Cottage Cheese and Sage

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A delicate, summery appetizer that combines the sweetness of grilled Polish peaches with creamy twaróg and the aroma of fresh sage. The dish is inspired by seasonal Polish cuisine — it uses local fruits and herbs while having a light, spring character thanks to the sage and possibly arugula. Perfect as a cold appetizer for a summer party or an unusual Christmas appetizer with a herbal twist. Serve immediately after preparation, garnished with crispy sage leaves and nuts for a contrast of textures and richness of flavors.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (11)

Servings:
4
  • Peach 600 g
  • Cottage cheese 250 g
  • 18% cream 50 ml
  • Sage 30 g
  • Honey 30 ml
  • Rapeseed oil 15 g
  • Masło klarowane 1.3 tbsp (~20 g)
  • 🌿 Spices
  • Salt 2 g
  • Black pepper 2 pinch (~1 g)
  • ✨ Optional
  • Walnuts 50 g
  • Arugula 60 g
💰 Estimated dish cost: ~45.56 PLN (11.39 PLN/serving)
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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Wash the peaches under cool, running water and dry them with a paper towel. Place one peach on the cutting board, holding the other with your hand. Using a sharp knife, cut the peach around the pit, making a complete circular incision. Gently twist both halves in opposite directions to separate them. Remove the pit with a spoon or your fingers. Repeat with the remaining peaches. Leave the halves skin-side down on the board.

Ingredients: Peach
Use a sharp kitchen knife and a stable cutting board. If the peaches are very soft, work gently, as the flesh may fall apart.
2

Separate 8–10 nice sage leaves for frying (they will be for decoration). Finely chop the remaining leaves: stack them, roll them tightly, and slice thinly with a knife so they won't break. Set the chopped sage aside in a bowl.

Ingredients: sage
Use a cutting board and a sharp knife. Rolling the leaves into a cylinder makes it easier to chop finely and prevents damage to the leaves.

Cottage cheese mixture

3

In a large bowl, place the cottage cheese. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the cottage cheese into a smooth mixture. Add the 18% cream one tablespoon at a time and mix until the mixture becomes creamy but not liquid. Sweeten with one teaspoon of honey (from the remaining), add 1 g of salt and 1 g of freshly ground pepper. Finally, fold in the chopped sage — taste the mixture and adjust with a bit of salt or honey if needed to achieve a sweet-salty balance.

Ingredients: Cottage cheese, 18% cream, Honey, Salt, Black pepper, sage
Use a large bowl and a fork or whisk. If the mixture is too thick, add more cream by the tablespoon. Do not overmix, so the cottage cheese does not become watery.

Grilling

4

Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (if you have a grill thermometer, it should be around 200–220°C). Lightly brush the peach halves with canola oil using a brush — apply a little oil on the flesh and on the edge of the skin. Place the peaches flesh side down on the heated grill/pan. Grill for 2–3 minutes until clear caramelization stripes appear, then turn and grill for another 2 minutes skin side down to gently toast the skin. The peach should be soft but hold its shape.

Ingredients: Peach, Rapeseed oil
The best is a grill pan with a diameter of 26–28 cm or a medium-sized outdoor grill. Do not press the peaches with a spatula — they will lose their juices. If you are using a charcoal grill, be careful with the fire to avoid burning the fruit.

Sautéing sage

5

Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add ghee (20 g). Wait about 30 seconds until the ghee is hot and stops bubbling. Place a single layer of whole sage leaves in the skillet and fry for 10–20 seconds on each side until they become crispy and light golden. Remove to a paper towel to drain excess fat. Be careful — the leaves can burn quickly.

Ingredients: Masło klarowane, sage
Use a small non-stick pan. The temperature should not be too high; watch the leaves and remove them immediately after they turn golden brown.

Seasoning and serving

6

Place the halves of the grilled peach on a plate with the skin side down. On each half, spread 1–2 heaping tablespoons of creamy cheese mixture, smoothing it out slightly. Drizzle each portion with a little honey (about 1/2 teaspoon) to enhance the sweetness. Garnish each portion with 1–2 crispy sage leaves. Additionally, you can sprinkle with coarsely chopped walnuts for texture and surround the plate with fresh arugula, if using (optional). Serve immediately.

Ingredients: Peach, Cottage cheese, Honey, sage, Arugula
Use a small spoon to scoop the cheese mixture and a small teaspoon for the honey. If you are preparing more servings, keep the peaches warm for a moment on a warm rack, but serve immediately to maintain the crispness of the sage.

Cleaning and storage

7

Store any leftover cheese mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Keep the remaining ingredients (unused sage leaves) in the refrigerator in a plastic bag for 3–4 days. Do not store already assembled portions with peach for longer than 2 hours at room temperature; after that time, the peach will become watery.

Ingredients: Cottage cheese, Peach
A tight container and plastic wrap will extend freshness. To reheat the grilled peach, use a short contact on the pan (1–2 minutes) or an oven at 150°C for 5–7 minutes.

Fun Fact

💡

The combination of sweet fruits with white cheeses has a long tradition in Polish cuisine — in the past, cottage cheeses were paired with seasonal fruits as a quick dessert or appetizer. The addition of aromatic herbs, such as sage, is a modern touch that highlights the freshness of summer.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve on warm plates to prevent the cheese mixture from thickening too quickly. Serve immediately after preparation: the combination of warm, caramelized peach and cool cheese creates the best contrast. For an elegant presentation, use small stoneware plates and a thin drizzle of honey just before serving.

🥡 Storage

Store the cheese mixture in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 48 hours. Grilled peaches are best consumed the same day — they can be briefly reheated in a pan, but should not be stored longer than 24 hours in the refrigerator, as they will lose their texture.

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