Peach season is about to be your favorite time of the year. This Grilled Peach Ice Cream uses ripe peaches grilled for maximum flavor. Grilling peaches is an easy way to get even more of that natural sweetness - making this the perfect summer recipe!
Peaches are one of my favorite summer fruits. I tend to always have some in the house because they taste amazing fresh or can easily be used in any simple dessert. Using grilled peach halves for this delicious dessert is a great option because it adds a wonderful smoky flavor to pair with the sweetness.
You can use an outdoor grill, gas grill, or indoor grill pan to cook the juicy peaches, and within moments, you'll have created one of the best summer desserts. The natural sugars from the fresh fruit can't be beaten!
Don't miss out on this Cherry Cordial Ice Cream or this Pineapple Ice Cream! Both are fruity and delicious.
Ingredients
- Peaches - The best peaches to use are ones that are ripe and sweet.
- Heavy cream - Gives depth and thickness to the ice cream base.
- Whole milk - Adds richness and flavor.
- Crème fraîche or sour cream - A simple way to add flavor and fat content.
- Sugar - Perfect for adding sweetness.
- Honey or maple syrup - Great for adding natural sweetness.
- Egg yolks - If you are concerned about using raw eggs in your ice cream, you can purchase pasteurized eggs.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Grilled Peach Ice Cream
Step One: Clean and halve the peaches. Put them on the grill over medium heat until they are soft. Let the peaches cool to room temperature.
Step Two: Add all the ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth. Add the mixture to an ice cream maker and proceed according to the directions. Freeze until ready to serve
Top Tip
Make sure that you get nice grill marks on the peach half. This really helps add to the flavor of this easy dessert.
Variations
- Add a little brown sugar—After grilling the peaches, you can sprinkle a little brown sugar and sea salt on them for a fun flavor. You can also add a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Types of peaches - You can use different varieties of fresh peaches each time that you make this treat. Freestone peaches and Clingstone peaches are two good options. White peaches or nectarines can also be used. Another stone fruit like plums or apricots should work as well.
- Popsicles - If you don't have an ice cream machine you can freeze this in an ice pop mold. You can omit the egg yolks for this variation.
For more peach recipes, try this Peach Green Tea Lemonade! Perfectly refreshing for summer!
Equipment
To make this perfect summer dessert, you'll need a grill and an ice cream maker. The ice cream machine is key to making this creamy dessert, so be sure to have one on hand before starting.
Storage
Once you make this simple ice cream recipe, add it to a freezer-safe container and keep it stored in the freezer. If you store it correctly, it will last for quite a few days - meaning you'll get to enjoy the flavor again and again!
Common Questions
You can! I would add a little salted butter to the grill pan and grill it that way. Pay attention to the cooking time, and grill over medium-high heat. You'll still be able to get those grill marks and that smoky flavor, even if you don't have a grill.Â
It's all about your personal preference. I like an extra drizzle of honey on top of a scoop of ice cream plus some crumbled cookies for a bit a texture. These Honey Cookies pair perfectly.
Of course! That's the great thing about making ice cream. You can make it and have it ready and waiting in the freezer. This is a great way to make a double batch or to use up those peaches in your house that are ripe that you don't want to waste. Everyone will love the flavor and taste of this simple ice cream dessert!
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📖 Recipe
Grilled Peach Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 4 peaches ripe
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
- â…“ cup sugar
- â…“ cup honey or maple syrup
- 3 egg yolks ***
Instructions
- Oil the grill grates. Grill the peaches over medium heat until they are softened, about 2-3 minutes per side. Cool.
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to your manufacturer's instructions.
- Freeze in a separate container for 2-3 hours, until firm enough to scoop.
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