It’s peach season, y’all!! And you know what that means? Grilling season is in full swing, too! So, let’s bring two of my favorite things together for the ultimate summer dessert: Grilled Peaches and Ice Cream. This treat is everything I want for a perfect summer dessert. It’s smoky peaches, crunchy walnuts, cinnamon, a drizzle of sweet honey, and a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream to bring it all home. It’s budget-friendly, takes minutes to make, and tastes like pure summer magic. Kids love it, adults love it, so I’m sure you’re going to love it, too!
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Easy Recipe for Grilled Peaches and Cream
Peaches cook quickly on the grill, which makes this dessert one of my favorites for warm evenings when I don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen. Their natural sweetness caramelizes nicely on the grill, and paired with a scoop of ice cream and a few simple pantry staples, it’s the perfect way to end the day. Peach season is late spring to early fall, so make sure to grab them when you see them! This easy grilled peach dessert always feels like such a treat, even though it takes hardly any effort at all.
Grilled Peaches and Cream
Servings 4 servingsIngredients
- 4 fresh peaches (halved and pitted, (515g uncut) $2.32*)
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil (divided, $0.04**)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon ($0.02)
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar ($0.06)
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream (16 oz, $0.99)
- ½ cup walnuts (chopped, (60g) $1.32)
- 2 Tbsp honey ($0.31)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients. Preheat the grill to 400°F.
- Carefully cut around each peach and remove the pit.
- Brush the cut sides of the peaches with half of the oil and set aside.
- Once the grill is hot, place the peaches, cut side down, on the grill. Brush the tops with the remaining oil. Grill for 3-4 minutes until softened and grill marks form.
- Using a pair of tongs***, flip the peaches over. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle on top.
- Continue grilling for another 3-4 minutes until the sugar starts to melt. Remove the peaches and set them aside.
- Divide the grilled peaches into 4 plates or bowls. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chopped walnuts, and a honey drizzle to each plate. Serve immediately.
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Equipment
- Grill
- Small Bowl
Notes
Nutrition
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Gather all of your ingredients and preheat the grill to 400°F.
Prep the peaches: Carefully cut around 4 peaches from top to bottom, twist the halves apart, and remove the pit. If the pit is stubborn, use the tip of your knife to gently pry it out.
Brush each cut side of the peaches with ½ Tbsp oil total and set them aside.
Grill the peaches: When your grill is nice and hot, place the peaches, cut side down, onto the grates. Brush the rounded tops with the remaining ½ Tbsp oil and grill for 3-4 minutes until softened and grill marks form.
Flip the peaches: Use kitchen tongs to carefully flip the peaches over. If they stick slightly, you can use a spatula or fork to release them from the grill. Then, combine ½ tsp cinnamon and 2 Tbsp sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the top of the peaches.
Keep grilling the peaches for another 3-4 minutes until the sugar starts to melt. Once melted and the peaches are softened, remove them from the grill.
Serve: Now divide the peaches onto 4 plates or bowls. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chopped walnuts (½ cup total), and ½ Tbsp honey each. Enjoy!
Recipe Success Tips & Suggestions
- Your peaches are ripe when they have a sweet aroma and yield slightly to gentle pressure when squeezed. Don’t grill overly ripe peaches or they’ll get mushy.
- This easy grilled peaches and ice cream recipe also works in a grill pan on the stove top if you don’t have an indoor or outdoor grill.
- Make sure your grill is preheated, clean, and hot before grilling. Otherwise, the peaches might stick when you try to flip them. You can use a spatula or fork to gently pry the peaches off the grill when flipping if they do stick.
- Avoid sprinkling the grill with the cinnamon sugar mixture when topping the peaches. It’ll likely burn on the grates and leave you with extra scrubbing to do later!
- Feel free to use other nuts besides walnuts. Pistachios, almonds, and even peanuts would be great. Use what you’ve got!
- I drizzled the dessert with a little honey for extra sweetness and depth, but you can omit it if you’d like. You can also try maple syrup or agave.
How to Serve Grilled Peaches and Cream
If you have fresh mint or basil on hand, definitely add a few leaves to your grilled peaches and cream before serving for a little fresh flavor! Sometimes I even add a tiny sprinkle of salt for a salty-sweet dessert. As for the ice cream, I usually stick with classic vanilla ice cream, but caramel, cinnamon, butter pecan, or bourbon ice cream would be amazing here. If you’d like a slightly less sweet option, try these grilled peaches with our homemade frozen yogurt and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, or a sprinkle of granola for even more crunch.
Grilled peaches are best served warm right off the grill, but if you have extras, slice them up and add them to your overnight oats the next morning—such a treat!
