Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream

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Looking for a simple and mouth-watering dessert to enjoy during the hot summer months? Try these grilled peaches with vanilla ice cream, a sweet and refreshing treat that can be ready in just a few minutes! Super customizable, they’ll surely be a hit at your next BBQ or outdoor gathering.

Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream sprinkled with fresh mint and pistachios drizzled with caramel sauce on white marble

Oh dear lord. Here we go...y'all know how much I just LOVE summer 😅. It's gunna be 93 degrees on Saturday and I just...I hate it 😭. One good thing about this sweltering hot season? Quick and easy desserts, especially ones with a big scoop of ice cream on top! Let's talk grilled peaches with vanilla ice cream shall we?

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Why You'll Love Them
What To Serve With Them
Tips for Perfectly Halved Peaches
Frequently Asked Questions
Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream

Why You'll Love Them

They're SO easy and SO quick! These grilled peaches with vanilla ice cream are my go to summer dessert because they take less than 30 minutes to make and can be whipped up super last minute. You don't even have to heat up the grill if you don't want to! Just grab a grill pan and heat up the stove real quick. Plus, they're super customizable. Scroll down to find out more!

What To Serve With Them

These grilled peaches with vanilla ice cream are not complete without an abundance of toppings:

A big scoop of vanilla ice cream - It even says so in the title 🤣. But you don't have to use just vanilla! Head to the FAQs for other ice cream ideas.
Chopped pistachios - Roasted and lightly salted are my fave. Not a fan of pistachios? Other nuts like pecans or walnuts are a great substitution.
A caramel sauce drizzle - I like to use my salted caramel recipe here but you can use regular caramel (and it can totally be store bought 👍🏻). A drizzle of honey would also be delicious!
Fresh mint leaves - I grabbed some from my garden! Adds just the right amount of summer herb flavor.
A pinch of finishing salt or sea salt flakes for extra yums.

Tips for Perfectly Halved Peaches

Here are a few tricks to ensure you get the best halved peaches every time!

Type of peach: Choose firm, ripe, fresh peaches for grilling. Freestone peaches work best for easy pit removal! You can still use clingstone peaches but you'll need to do a little extra work to get that pit out.
Ripeness factor: Look for peaches that give slightly when gently pressed. Avoid peaches that are too soft or too hard.
Where to slice: Cut along the seam of the peach from stem to end, then twist the halves apart.
Removing the pit: If the pit is still stuck in one half, use a sharp knife to cut around the pit and then pop it out with a spoon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I use instead of peaches?

Nectarines are a great alternative. They have a slightly different flavor but are similar enough that you won't need to change anything else in the recipe.

Do you have your own salted caramel recipe or did you buy it?

Sure do! Check it out here → homemade salted caramel recipe.

What other ice cream can I use?

I would suggest pistachio or peach ice cream for obvious reasons 😎 but feel free to try other options. Personally, I'd stay away from anything chocolate, cookie dough, etc. in order to stick to the light, fresh, and fruity flavor profile.

Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream

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Author: Aberdeen
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Diet: Vegetarian

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Ingredients

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2 large, ripe peaches - I used freestone peaches but clingstone will also work!
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
Store bought or homemade vanilla ice cream
Store bought or homemade caramel sauce, for drizzling*
Fresh mint, roughly minced
Roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
Finishing salt

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 is still stuck in one half after twisting the peach apart, use a sharp knife to cut around the pit and then pop it out with a spoon.
Preheat a grill or heat a grill pan over medium high heat. While heating, lightly brush the top of each peach half with a little olive oil.
Place peach halves face down on the grill and cook 4 to 5 minutes until grill marks have formed and are slightly softened. Flip and repeat, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Once cool enough to handle (but still warm!) plate peaches as desired. Top each one with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with the caramel sauce. Sprinkle with pistachios, fresh mint, and a pinch of finishing salt if using. Enjoy immediately!