Description
This Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream recipe offers a quick and delightful dessert featuring juicy, caramelized peaches and nectarines paired with creamy vanilla ice cream, finished with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 2 ripe peaches
- 2 ripe nectarines
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 8 large scoops vanilla ice cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Heat the grill to medium high heat to ensure it is hot enough to caramelize the fruit without burning.
- Prepare the fruit: Slice the peaches and nectarines in half and remove the pits. Brush the cut sides lightly with canola oil to prevent sticking and promote even grilling.
- Grill the fruit: Place the fruit halves cut-side down on the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes total, rotating each piece 90 degrees halfway through to create attractive grill marks and ensure even caramelization.
- Remove and serve: Using tongs, carefully remove the grilled fruit from the grill. Place a large scoop of vanilla ice cream in the center of each fruit half.
- Finish the dessert: Drizzle each serving with honey and sprinkle with flaky sea salt to enhance the natural sweetness and add a hint of savory flavor.
Notes
- Choose peaches and nectarines that are ripe but still firm to hold their shape during grilling.
- Canola oil is preferred for its neutral flavor and high smoke point, but other light oils like grapeseed or vegetable oil also work.
- Use high-quality vanilla ice cream for the best flavor contrast with the caramelized fruit.
- The sea salt enhances the sweetness but can be adjusted or omitted for a less savory finish.
- The dessert is best served immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm fruit and cold ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
