Description
Sweet and juicy grilled peaches paired with creamy vanilla ice cream, drizzled with caramel sauce and garnished with roasted pistachios, fresh mint, and finishing salt. A quick and refreshing summer dessert perfect for outdoor gatherings and BBQs.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 large ripe peaches
Other ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
- Fresh mint, roughly minced
- Roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- Finishing salt, a pinch
Instructions
- Halve and pit the peaches: Cut along the seam of each peach from stem to end, then twist the halves apart. If the pit remains stuck, use a sharp knife to carefully cut around it and pop it out with a spoon.
- Preheat the grill: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. While heating, lightly brush the top of each peach half with olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance caramelization.
- Grill the peaches: Place the peach halves face down on the grill and cook for 5 minutes until grill marks appear and peaches soften slightly. Flip and cook the other side for 4 minutes. Remove from heat when tender but still holding shape.
- Plate and serve: Once cool enough to handle but still warm, arrange the peaches on serving plates. Top each half with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce. Sprinkle with roasted pistachios, fresh mint, and a pinch of finishing salt for added flavor and texture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freestone peaches for easier pitting, but clingstone peaches work as well.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute vanilla ice cream with coconut or other plant-based ice cream.
- Caramel sauce can be homemade or store-bought depending on preference and time.
- This dessert is best served immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm peaches and cold ice cream.
- Grill marks add visual appeal and smoky flavor – ensure your grill is hot enough before placing peaches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
