Description
Grilled peaches and vanilla ice cream is a refreshing summer dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with creamy vanilla ice cream, creating a delightful contrast of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup crushed nuts
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Select ripe but firm peaches, avoiding overly soft ones.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat (around 350°F or 175°C).
- Brush the cut sides of the peaches with a mixture of olive oil, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Grill the peaches cut side down for 4-5 minutes until grill marks appear, then flip and grill for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the peaches from the grill and place on a serving platter.
- Top each peach half with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and sprinkle with crushed nuts and fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Choose peaches that are in season for the best flavor.
- Experiment with different ice cream flavors like caramel or chocolate for a twist.
- Drizzle honey over the peaches for added sweetness.
- Consider toasting the nuts for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: grilled peaches, vanilla ice cream, summer dessert, easy dessert, healthy dessert