Description
Juicy ripe peaches grilled to perfection and topped with creamy vanilla ice cream, drizzled with caramel sauce, and garnished with crunchy pistachios, fresh mint, and a pinch of finishing salt. This simple and elegant dessert is perfect for summer and ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches
- 2 large ripe peaches
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Toppings
- Store bought or homemade vanilla ice cream - 4 scoops
- Store bought or homemade caramel sauce - 4 tablespoons
- Fresh mint, roughly minced - 1 tablespoon
- Roasted pistachios, roughly chopped - 2 tablespoons
- Finishing salt - pinch
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Halve and pit the peaches by cutting along the seam from stem to end, then twisting apart the halves. If the pit remains stuck, carefully cut around it with a knife and remove it with a spoon.
- Heat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. While heating, lightly brush the cut side of each peach half with extra virgin olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance caramelization.
- Grill the Peaches: Place the peach halves cut side down onto the grill. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until grill marks form and the fruit softens slightly. Flip the peaches and grill the skin side for another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Plate and Serve: Remove the peaches from the grill and let them cool slightly until warm but safe to handle. Arrange on plates, top each with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzle with caramel sauce, then sprinkle with chopped pistachios, minced fresh mint, and a pinch of finishing salt. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe freestone peaches as they are easier to pit and perfect for grilling.
- Clingstone peaches can be used but may require extra effort for pitting.
- If a grill is not available, use a grill pan indoors to achieve similar results.
- Homemade vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce will enhance the flavor but store-bought versions work well for convenience.
- Finishing salt adds a lovely contrast to the sweetness; if unavailable, use flaky sea salt sparingly.
- For a nut-free option, omit pistachios or substitute with toasted coconut flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
