Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream, a perfect summer dessert that balances sweet and smoky flavors. The juicy peaches caramelize beautifully on the grill, enhancing their natural sweetness, while the creamy vanilla ice cream adds a rich contrast. This simple yet elegant dish is ideal for summer gatherings, barbecues, or a cozy dinner at home, and can be customized with various toppings like nuts or fresh fruits. Enjoy this quick treat that’s both satisfying and nutritious!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches
- 2 ripe nectarines
- Canola oil
- 8 large scoops vanilla ice cream
- Honey
- Sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the peach and nectarine halves lightly with canola oil and place them cut-side down on the grill.
- Grill for about 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and the fruit starts to caramelize, rotating each piece halfway through for crosshatch marks.
- Carefully remove the grilled peaches using tongs, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the center of each half, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach half with ice cream (136g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Choose ripe but firm peaches for the best grilling results. Experiment with different toppings such as crushed nuts or berry compote for added flavor. Adjust grilling time based on the size of your peaches to avoid overcooking.