Description
Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream is a quick and easy dessert that combines the natural sweetness and caramelized flavors of grilled stone fruits with creamy vanilla ice cream, finished with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of sea salt for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 ripe peaches
- 2 ripe nectarines
Other
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 8 large scoops vanilla ice cream
- Honey, for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium high heat to ensure it is hot enough to caramelize the fruit quickly without overcooking.
- Prepare the fruit: Cut peaches and nectarines in half and remove the pits. Brush the cut sides lightly with canola oil to prevent sticking and help with caramelization.
- Grill the fruit: Place the peach and nectarine halves cut side down on the grill. Grill for about 3-4 minutes total, rotating 90 degrees halfway through to create crosshatch grill marks and ensure even cooking. The fruit should start to caramelize and soften but still hold its shape.
- Remove and assemble: Using tongs, carefully remove the grilled fruit halves from the grill. Place a large scoop of vanilla ice cream in the center of each fruit half.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle honey over the ice cream and grilled fruit, then sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt to enhance the flavors. Serve immediately for the best experience.
Notes
- Select peaches and nectarines that are just ripe—juicy but firm enough to hold their shape on the grill.
- Canola oil is preferred for its neutral flavor and high smoke point, but other neutral oils like vegetable or grapeseed oil can be used.
- For an extra flavor twist, sprinkle some cinnamon or drizzle balsamic glaze before serving.
- Use flaky sea salt for texture and mild saltiness rather than finely ground salt.
- Serve immediately after assembling to prevent the ice cream from melting too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
