Description
Delight in the sweet and smoky flavors of grilled peaches topped with creamy vanilla ice cream, drizzled with rich caramel sauce, and garnished with fresh mint and crunchy roasted pistachios. This quick and easy dessert is perfect for summer gatherings and can be ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 large ripe peaches
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 4 tablespoons caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, roughly minced
- Pinch of finishing salt
Instructions
- Halve and Pit Peaches: Cut along the seam of each peach from stem to end, twisting the halves apart. If the pit remains stuck, carefully cut around it with a sharp knife and pop it out with a spoon.
- Preheat Grill: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. While heating, lightly brush the cut sides of each peach half with extra virgin olive oil.
- Grill Peaches: Place peach halves cut-side down on the grill and cook for 5 minutes, until grill marks form and peaches are slightly softened. Flip and grill the other side for 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble Dessert: Once peaches are warm and handled safely, plate each half. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzle with caramel sauce, then sprinkle with roasted pistachios, fresh mint, and a pinch of finishing salt.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your grilled peaches dessert while warm and fresh for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Freestone peaches are preferred for easier pitting, but clingstone peaches work well too.
- Use homemade caramel sauce or a good quality store-bought version for best flavor.
- Finishing salt enhances the sweetness and adds a delicious contrast, but it’s optional.
- This dessert is highly customizable with different nuts or herbs such as basil instead of mint.
- For a vegan option, substitute ice cream with plant-based vanilla ice cream.
- Grilling time may vary slightly depending on peach ripeness and grill heat—watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 peach half with toppings)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
