Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the most irresistible dessert that will make your summer sizzle! Imagine biting into a perfectly grilled peach, its natural sweetness caramelized and enhanced by a luxurious drizzle of warm caramel sauce, crowned with a cool scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. This Salted Caramel Peaches and Ice Cream recipe is not just a dessert - it's a culinary experience that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet masterpiece that will have your guests begging for more.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches by washing them thoroughly and carefully halving them, removing the pit with a gentle twist or spoon.
- Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat, ensuring the surface is clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- Place peach halves cut-side down on the hot grill, cooking for approximately 3-4 minutes until beautiful grill marks appear and the fruit begins to caramelize.
- Carefully flip the peaches and grill the skin side for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly but maintain their structural integrity.
- Remove grilled peaches from heat and transfer to serving plates, arranging them with the cut side facing upward.
- Warm the caramel sauce in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally to ensure smooth consistency.
- Place a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream in the center of each grilled peach half.
- Drizzle the warm caramel sauce generously over the ice cream and peaches.
- Sprinkle sea salt evenly across the dessert, allowing the salt to enhance the caramel's sweetness and provide a complex flavor profile.
- Serve immediately while the peaches are warm and the ice cream is cold, creating a delightful temperature contrast.
Tips
- Choose ripe but firm peaches to ensure they hold their shape during grilling.
- Lightly oil your grill grates to prevent sticking and achieve beautiful grill marks.
- Keep a close eye on the peaches while grilling - you want caramelization, not burning.
- For extra flavor, try brushing the peaches with a little honey before grilling.
- Use high-quality sea salt for the best flavor contrast with the sweet caramel.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect temperature contrast between warm peaches and cold ice cream.
- For a variation, try using different ice cream flavors like cinnamon or bourbon vanilla.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 368kcal
Carbohydrates: 57g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg
