Description
Grilled Peach Sundaes are a delightful summer dessert featuring juicy ripe peaches grilled to perfection, topped with creamy vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, and toasted nuts. This easy-to-make recipe combines the smoky sweetness of grilled fruit with cool ice cream for a refreshing and elegant treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Mixture
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Toppings
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough for perfect grill marks and gentle cooking of the peaches.
- Prepare the Peaches: Brush the cut side of each peach half with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon to infuse sweetness and spice.
- Grill the Peaches: Place the peaches cut side down on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing grill marks to form and the fruit to soften slightly. Flip the peaches and grill on the skin side for another 1 to 2 minutes to warm through without falling apart.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the peaches from the grill and let them cool for a few minutes to avoid melting the ice cream too quickly when assembled.
- Assemble the Sundaes: Place two peach halves in each serving bowl. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, drizzle generously with caramel sauce, and sprinkle with toasted chopped nuts for crunch and flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves to add a touch of color and freshness to the dessert before serving immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using honey or maple syrup instead of caramel sauce for a different sweetness profile.
- Peaches can be grilled ahead of time and reheated briefly before serving to streamline your dessert preparation.
- This recipe works well with nectarines or plums as delicious alternatives to peaches.
