Description
This Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream recipe is a perfect blend of smoky sweetness and creamy richness. Juicy peaches are grilled to caramelized perfection, topped with brown sugar, and paired with cool vanilla ice cream for an easy yet elegant dessert that’s perfect for summer or anytime you crave a simple, fresh treat.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or oil spray
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Vanilla ice cream, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Begin by preheating your grill or grill pan to medium heat to ensure it is hot enough to prevent the peaches from sticking and to create beautiful grill marks.
- Prepare the peaches: Brush the cut sides of the peach halves with extra virgin olive oil or spritz them with an oil spray. This helps prevent sticking and aids in caramelization during grilling.
- Grill the peaches: Place the peach halves cut side down on the hot grill or grill pan. Grill for 3-4 minutes until nice grill marks appear. Then flip the peaches and grill the other side for another 3 minutes until tender.
- Finish and serve: Carefully remove the peaches from the grill and arrange them cut side up on a serving plate. Sprinkle each peach half with a pinch of brown sugar so it melts slightly, then top with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for a delicious contrast of warm and cold flavors.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe but firm peaches to avoid them becoming too mushy on the grill.
- If you don’t have a grill pan, an outdoor grill works perfectly as well.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar based on your sweetness preference.
- You can substitute vanilla ice cream with dairy-free or vegan alternatives if desired.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between warm peaches and cold ice cream.
