Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Deliciously sweet and smoky grilled peaches and nectarines served with creamy vanilla ice cream, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with sea salt for a perfect summer dessert.
CourseDessert
CuisineMediterranean
Keywordgrilled peaches, grilled nectarines, vanilla ice cream, summer dessert, caramelized fruit, honey drizzle, sea salt, easy dessert recipe, Grilling
Prep Time1 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings8 servings
Ingredients
Fruit
- 2 ripe peaches
- 2 ripe nectarines
Other
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 8 large scoops vanilla ice cream
- Honey for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat to ensure it is hot enough to caramelize the fruit nicely.
- Halve the peaches and nectarines, brush each half lightly with canola oil to prevent sticking and promote caramelization.
- Place the fruit halves on the grill, cooking for 3-4 minutes total. After about 1.5-2 minutes, rotate each piece 90 degrees to create crosshatch grill marks and ensure even cooking.
- Using tongs, carefully remove the grilled fruit from the grill and arrange on serving plates.
- Place a large scoop of vanilla ice cream in the center of each fruit half. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the top to enhance flavors.
Notes
- Select peaches and nectarines that are just ripe – juicy and flavorful yet firm enough to hold their shape on the grill.
- Use a neutral oil like canola to avoid overpowering the fruit’s natural sweetness.
- If a grill is unavailable, use a grill pan or broiler as alternatives for similar caramelization.
- Adding sea salt balances the sweetness and enhances the smoky flavors of the grilled fruit.