Description
Grilled peach sundaes are a warm, juicy, and indulgent summer dessert featuring caramelized peaches served over cold vanilla ice cream and topped with crunchy nuts, sweet sauce, and whipped cream. The contrast of hot and cold, soft and crunchy, makes this an irresistible treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches
- 2 ripe peaches (halved and pitted)
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Toppings
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce or honey
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds (toasted)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Fresh mint (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat to ensure it is hot enough to caramelize the peaches evenly.
- Prepare Peaches: Brush the cut sides of the peach halves with melted butter, then sprinkle each with brown sugar and cinnamon to enhance sweetness and flavor.
- Grill Peaches: Place the peaches cut side down on the grill and cook for 3–5 minutes until grill marks appear, and the fruit is slightly softened and caramelized for optimal texture and flavor.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the peaches from the grill and let them cool slightly to prevent melting the ice cream immediately upon assembly.
- Assemble Sundaes: Place one or two peach halves in a serving bowl, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, drizzle with caramel sauce or honey, sprinkle with toasted nuts, and finish with whipped cream and a sprig of fresh mint if desired.
- Serve Immediately: Serve these sundaes immediately while the peaches are warm and the ice cream cold to enjoy the contrast of temperatures and textures.
Notes
- This dessert works beautifully with other stone fruits like nectarines or plums.
- For added depth of flavor, try using bourbon caramel sauce or adding a splash of vanilla extract to the melted butter before grilling.
- You can grill the peaches in advance and reheat them just before serving to save time.
