Description
Delight in these quick and easy Grilled Peach Sundaes, a perfect blend of smoky, juicy peaches paired with creamy vanilla ice cream. Enhanced with warm cinnamon, buttery richness, and optional toppings like nuts and fresh mint, this dessert brings a fresh twist to a classic sundae, ready in just 16 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Grilled Peaches
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Sundae Toppings
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
- Honey or caramel sauce, for drizzling
- Chopped nuts (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it’s ready to perfectly sear the peaches.
- Prepare Peaches: Brush each peach half generously with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon for a rich, warm flavor coating.
- Grill Peaches – First Side: Place the peach halves cut side down on the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes until grill marks form and the peaches soften just slightly, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Grill Peaches – Flip: Flip the peaches over and grill for an additional 2 minutes to gently warm and caramelize the other side.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the peaches from the grill and allow them to cool for a few minutes to make them ready for serving.
- Assemble Sundaes: Place each peach half on a serving plate and top with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle honey or caramel sauce over the sundae, sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired, and garnish with fresh mint leaves for a burst of color and freshness.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Grilled Peach Sundaes right away for the best combination of warm peaches and cold ice cream.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to ensure they hold their shape on the grill.
- For a deeper flavor, try using brown butter instead of regular melted butter.
- Substitute cinnamon with ground nutmeg or ginger for a different spice profile.
- These sundaes can be made dairy-free by using a suitable non-dairy ice cream alternative.
- Chopped pecans or walnuts work beautifully as the nut topping.
- If you don’t have a grill, a stovetop grill pan works well as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
