Description
A simple and delightful dessert featuring ripe peaches grilled to perfection and served warm with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, fresh mint, chopped pistachios, and a touch of finishing salt. Perfect for a refreshing summer treat ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 large ripe peaches
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 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, a pinch
Instructions
- Halve and pit the peaches: Cut along the seam of each peach from stem to end, then twist the halves apart. If the pit remains stuck, carefully cut around it with a sharp knife and remove it with a spoon.
- Preheat the grill: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. While heating, lightly brush the top of each peach half with extra virgin olive oil.
- Grill the peaches: Place the peach halves face down on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until grill marks form and the peaches soften slightly. Flip and grill for another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble and serve: Once the peaches are cool enough to handle but still warm, plate them. Top each half with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzle with caramel sauce, then sprinkle with chopped pistachios, fresh mint, and a pinch of finishing salt. Serve immediately for the best taste.
Notes
- This dessert is ideal for hot summer days and can be quickly prepared for outdoor gatherings or BBQs.
- Freestone peaches are preferred for ease of pitting, but clingstone peaches work as well.
- Adjust the amount of caramel sauce and toppings according to your preference.
- For a vegan version, substitute ice cream with a plant-based alternative and use a vegan caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
