Grilled Peaches Topped with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
If you need a delicious, last-minute dessert for your summer cookout, these grilled peaches a-la-mode make the perfect crowd pleaser. The best part is, peaches are packed with vitamins and minerals.
Prepare the ice cream: Mix the condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until combined.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with a hand mixer or stand mixer (or a whisk if you are strong) on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Then, gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture in the large bowl. Do this in several batches until they are combined. Be careful not to overmix or you will lose the air from the whipped cream.
Pour the mixture into a chilled metal loaf pan (9x5x3), cover it with plastic wrap, and place in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
Grill the peaches: Brush peach slices with oil. Turn your gas grill to medium heat and place the peaches face down on the grill for a few minutes until tender and seared.
To plate, place two peach-halves in a bowl or small plate, and top with a scoop of ice cream. Split the crushed pecans into four portions and sprinkle on top of dessert. Drizzle honey over the plate for a little added sweetness and enjoy!
NOTES: The best peaches to use for grilling are ones that are firm, yet ripe. If too ripe they’ll burn easily due to the sugar content and if too tender, they will come out mushy. If you’re in a rush, grab your favorite ice cream at the store.
4 servings
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare the ice cream: Mix the condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until combined.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with a hand mixer or stand mixer (or a whisk if you are strong) on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Then, gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture in the large bowl. Do this in several batches until they are combined. Be careful not to overmix or you will lose the air from the whipped cream.
Pour the mixture into a chilled metal loaf pan (9x5x3), cover it with plastic wrap, and place in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
Grill the peaches: Brush peach slices with oil. Turn your gas grill to medium heat and place the peaches face down on the grill for a few minutes until tender and seared.
To plate, place two peach-halves in a bowl or small plate, and top with a scoop of ice cream. Split the crushed pecans into four portions and sprinkle on top of dessert. Drizzle honey over the plate for a little added sweetness and enjoy!
NOTES: The best peaches to use for grilling are ones that are firm, yet ripe. If too ripe they’ll burn easily due to the sugar content and if too tender, they will come out mushy. If you’re in a rush, grab your favorite ice cream at the store.
