Warm, honey-glazed grilled peaches meet cold, melty vanilla ice cream in this irresistible 15-minute summer dessert. You’ll be drooling before you take the first bite!
My friends, make sure you’re sitting down for this grilled peaches with ice cream recipe. Around summertime, I live at the grill. Honestly, I grill even when there’s snow outside — there’s just something about the caramelized flavor and the effortless process that makes outdoor cooking superior. Grilled peaches are the absolute highlight of summer for me, though.
This dessert is so simple, but so good. I’m obsessed with the light grill marks paired with a slightly firm, juicy peach… and don’t even get me started on the contrast of the cold, creamy ice cream with the warm stone fruit. I love adding edible flowers or fresh herbs to the serving plate because it instantly makes the dish feel elevated, and guests are always impressed by the professional look. Send me pictures and let me know how your peaches turn out!!
Are you a peach fanatic like me? Savor a peach arugula salad or tomato peach burrata salad (think of it as an excuse to buy more peaches!).
How To Make Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream
You don’t have to be a grill master to nail these grilled peaches with ice cream — follow these three simple steps, and enjoy sweet success in under 15 minutes.
- Prepare the grill and peaches: Preheat the grill (the best investment) to medium heat. Brush the olive oil over the cut side of the peaches.
- Grill the peaches: Place the peaches cut-side down on the grill and cook for 3–4 minutes. Flip the peaches and cook them for another 2–3 minutes.
- Assemble the dish: Place two halves of a peach on each plate and add a scoop of ice cream. Finish it off with a drizzle of honey and fresh mint.
Hot tip: Sprinkle the cut-side of the peaches with brown sugar and cinnamon before grilling for an extra-crispy sweet caramelized layer.
Tips For the Best Grilled Peaches
Ready to level up your dessert game? Here are my top tips to keep the peaches juicy and intact and to create a dish that everyone remembers.
- Choose the right peaches. Look for ripe peaches that are still quite firm. Avoid soft peaches, as they will fall apart under high heat. I love the freestone variety of peaches at my local farmer’s market because the pits pop right out!
- Grill the peaches ahead of time (optional). If you have guests coming over for a BBQ and the grill will be busy, grill the peaches in advance. When you’re ready to serve, simply pop the peaches under the broiler in the oven for a few minutes to warm them back up.
- Leave the skin on. Although you can totally remove the skin if you don’t like it, I prefer keeping it on to help the peaches hold their shape on the grill.
- Avoid flipping too early. Once you place the peaches onto the grill grates, wait at least three minutes before checking or flipping them. The constant contact creates those restaurant-quality grill marks and deep flavor.
- Add a garnish. I’ve mentioned that I love scattering edible flowers on top of this dish, but why stop there? Flaky salt, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, fresh mint or thyme, balsamic glaze, and toasted nuts or granola make the flavors pop and add even more visual appeal.
- Serve immediately. The temperature contrast is everything here. Dish up the steaming peaches as soon as they come off the grill, and only add the scoop of ice cream when you’re ready to bring dessert out to the table.
Storage
Store any leftover grilled peaches for up to two days in an airtight container in the fridge. To enjoy them again, reheat the peaches under the broiler for a few minutes.
More Peach Recipes
- Peach Turnovers — Four-ingredient flaky pockets of goodness
- Peach Crisp — Cinnamon-spiced peaches topped with a brown sugar oat crumble
- Peach Galette — A “lazy pie” that’s just as impressive and delicious
- Air Fryer Peaches — Perfectly caramelized and bursting with syrupy juiciness
Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Lightly brush the cut side of the peaches with olive oil. This helps prevent sticking and gives you beautiful grill marks.
- Place the peaches cut-side down on the grill. Cook them for about 3–4 minutes, until the bottoms are nicely charred.
- Flip the peaches and cook them for another 2–3 minutes, just until they have softened but are still holding their shape.
- Remove the peaches from the grill and place 2 halves on each plate. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Drizzle the peaches and ice cream with honey, and optionally add the fresh mint. Serve right away while everything is warm and melty. Enjoy!
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