Description
This Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream recipe offers a simple yet decadent dessert that captures the natural sweetness of ripe peaches enhanced by caramelization on the grill. Topped with brown sugar and creamy vanilla ice cream, it’s a perfect summertime treat ready in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
Dressings & Toppings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin) or oil spray
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Vanilla ice cream, for topping (about 8 scoops total)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Begin by preheating your grill or grill pan to medium heat. Ensuring the grill is hot before placing the peaches on it is crucial to prevent sticking and to achieve beautiful grill marks.
- Prepare the Peaches: Brush the cut sides of the peach halves generously with olive oil or spritz them lightly with oil spray. This step not only prevents sticking but also aids in caramelizing the fruit’s surface.
- Grill the Peaches: Place the peach halves cut side down on the preheated grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes until the peaches develop defined grill marks. Carefully flip them over and continue grilling for another 3 minutes until tender but still holding their shape.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the grilled peaches from the grill and arrange them cut side up on a serving plate. Sprinkle a pinch of brown sugar over each half, allowing it to melt slightly into the warm fruit. Finally, top each peach half with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream for a luscious finish.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to ensure they hold their shape on the grill and achieve the best caramelization.
- If you don’t have a grill, a grill pan on the stovetop works equally well.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your preferred sweetness level.
- For a vegan option, substitute the vanilla ice cream with a plant-based alternative.
- Serve immediately after grilling for the best contrast between warm peaches and cold ice cream.
