• There’s something about the freshness of thyme that pairs so beautifully with sweet, juicy peaches. Brioche with thyme-roasted peaches and vanilla mascarpone is a divine combination of flavours and perfect for brunch. Serve to friends or family on a bright morning.

    Recipe by Alida Ryder

    Brioche with thyme-roasted peaches and vanilla mascarpone

    Serves: 4
    Cooking Time: 30 minutes

    Ingredients

    • Thyme-roasted peaches

    • 4 peaches, halved and stones removed
    • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
    • 20ml (4 tsp) honey
    • Vanilla Mascarpone

    • 250g mascarpone, room temperature
    • 15ml (1 tbsp) icing sugar
    • 1 vanilla pod, halved lengthways and seeds removed
    • 4 slices brioche, toasted, to serve

    Instructions

    1

    Preheat the oven to 180°C and line an oven tray with baking paper.

    2

    Place the peaches on the tray and top with the thyme and a drizzle of honey. Roast in the preheated oven until the peaches are cooked, about 20 minutes.

    3

    For the mascarpone, combine the ingredients and mix well.

    4

    Spread the vanilla mascarpone onto the toasted brioche and top with the roasted peaches. Serve immediately.