Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Seasonal Delight: Showcases ripe, juicy peaches at their best.
- Easy and Fast: Ready in about 20 minutes with minimal prep.
- Smoky Sweetness: Grilling enhances the peach’s natural sugars and adds depth.
- Spiced Whipped Cream: Adds a cozy warmth to balance the fruit’s bright flavors.
- Versatile: Great alongside grilled meats or as a light, refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
- Peaches, halved and pitted
- Neutral oil (avocado or olive oil) for brushing
- Heavy cream
- Sweetener (sugar, honey, or maple syrup)
- Warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice) for whipped cream
Directions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Clean grates if recently used for meats.
- Brush the cut side of peach halves lightly with oil to prevent sticking and burning.
- Place peaches oil-side down on the grill. Do not move them once placed to get nice grill marks. Close the lid to allow smoke to build.
- Grill for 5-6 minutes until peaches are tender and smoky. For a lighter sear, grill 2-3 minutes. Avoid overcooking to prevent the fruit from falling apart.
- Meanwhile, whip heavy cream with sweetener and a pinch of warm spices until soft peaks form.
- Serve grilled peaches topped with a generous dollop of spiced whipped cream.
Servings and Timing
Servings: 4
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Variations
- Spices: Experiment with ginger, cardamom, or cloves in the whipped cream.
- Sweeteners: Use powdered sugar, honey, or agave syrup to sweeten.
- Toppings: Add toasted nuts, fresh mint, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Alternative Fruits: Try grilling nectarines, plums, or peaches for variety.
Storage/Reheating
- Best served fresh; grilled peaches are delicate and best eaten immediately.
- Leftover whipped cream can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Peaches do not reheat well after grilling.
FAQs
Can I use frozen peaches?
Fresh peaches work best; frozen ones may become too soft when grilled.
What oil is best for grilling peaches?
Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point like avocado or light olive oil.
Can I grill peaches indoors?
Yes, use a grill pan or broiler for similar results.
How do I know when peaches are done?
They should be tender with nice grill marks but still hold their shape.
Can I make whipped cream without warm spices?
Yes, plain sweetened whipped cream works well too.
How to prevent peaches from sticking?
Brush oil generously and avoid moving peaches too soon on the grill.
How to pit peaches easily?
Cut around the peach’s natural seam and twist halves to separate.
What else pairs well with grilled peaches?
Vanilla ice cream, mascarpone, or fresh berries.
Can I use a gas or charcoal grill?
Both work great; charcoal adds more smoky flavor.
Conclusion
Grilled Peaches with Spiced Whipped Cream is a simple, elegant dessert that highlights the sweetness and juiciness of summer peaches with a touch of smoky char and warm spices. Perfect for any grilling night or summer gathering, it’s a refreshing and satisfying way to finish your meal.
Grilled Peaches with Spiced Whipped Cream
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Grilled Peaches with Spiced Whipped Cream is a simple and elegant summer dessert featuring smoky, tender peaches topped with creamy whipped cream infused with warm spices.
Ingredients
Peaches, halved and pitted
Neutral oil (avocado or olive oil) for brushing
Heavy cream
Sweetener (sugar, honey, or maple syrup)
Warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice) for whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Clean grates if recently used for meats.
- Brush the cut side of peach halves lightly with oil to prevent sticking and burning.
- Place peaches oil-side down on the grill. Do not move them once placed to get nice grill marks. Close the lid to allow smoke to build.
- Grill for 5-6 minutes until peaches are tender and smoky. For a lighter sear, grill 2-3 minutes. Avoid overcooking to prevent the fruit from falling apart.
- Meanwhile, whip heavy cream with sweetener and a pinch of warm spices until soft peaks form.
- Serve grilled peaches topped with a generous dollop of spiced whipped cream.
Notes
Try different warm spices like ginger, cardamom, or cloves in the whipped cream.
Sweeten whipped cream with powdered sugar, honey, or agave syrup.
Add toasted nuts, fresh mint, or caramel drizzle as toppings.
Substitute peaches with nectarines or plums for variety.
Use bourbon or rum to spike the whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
