Description
Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream is a delightful summer dessert that beautifully combines the sweetness of fresh fruit with the creamy goodness of vanilla ice cream. This simple yet impressive treat is perfect for warm evenings and gatherings, where the caramelized peaches provide a smoky flavor that complements the cold ice cream. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can create a memorable dish that’s sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe peaches
- 2 ripe nectarines
- Canola oil
- 8 large scoops of vanilla ice cream
- Honey
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Lightly brush the cut sides of the peaches and nectarines with canola oil.
- Place fruit cut-side down on the grill.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until you see caramelization and grill marks. Rotate halfway through for even cooking.
- Carefully remove grilled peaches from the grill using tongs.
- Serve each peach half topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with honey, and sprinkled with flaky sea salt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half with 1 scoop (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Choose ripe peaches that yield slightly when gently pressed for optimal sweetness. Consider garnishing with fresh mint or nuts for added texture and flavor. For a twist, try grilling other fruits like plums or apricots.