Description
This Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream recipe offers a delightful and easy way to enjoy fresh peaches with a smoky char and sweet caramelized notes. Perfect for a quick dessert, the peaches are grilled to tender perfection, sprinkled with brown sugar, and topped with creamy vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
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 (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 will help prevent sticking and produce nice grill marks.
- Prepare the Peaches: Brush the cut sides of the peach halves with olive oil or lightly spritz them with oil spray. This step helps prevent the fruit from sticking to the grill and promotes beautiful caramelization.
- Grill the Peaches: Place the peach halves cut side down on the grill. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes until distinct grill marks appear. Flip the peaches and grill the other side for an additional 3 minutes, allowing the peaches to become tender but not mushy.
- Serve and Garnish: Carefully remove the peaches from the grill and place them cut side up on a serving plate. Sprinkle a generous pinch of brown sugar on each half, which will melt slightly with the residual heat. Top each peach with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches that are slightly soft to the touch for the best sweetness and texture.
- If you don’t have a grill, a grill pan on the stovetop works just as well.
- Olive oil can be substituted with melted butter for a richer flavor.
- For a healthier alternative, use low-fat or dairy-free vanilla ice cream.
- Serve immediately after grilling and adding ice cream to prevent melting.
