Description
Listen, if you’ve never had a grilled peach, you haven’t truly lived. We’re taking sweet, juicy peaches and giving them a quick kiss of fire that caramelizes their natural sugars into pure magic. Then we’re topping them with the silkiest, dreamiest vanilla cream that’s basically summer in a bowl. It’s like someone took a cobbler, stripped away all the unnecessary carbs, and left you with just the good stuff.
This is the dessert that makes people stop mid-conversation and go “wait, what IS this?” It looks fancy enough for a dinner party but is literally just fruit + fire + cream. My dad, who thinks anything without chocolate is “health food,” was scraping the bowl asking for seconds. That’s when you know you’ve got a winner.
Ingredients
For the Peaches:
- 4 large ripe peaches (freestone work best for easy pit removal)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt (trust me on this)
For the Vanilla Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (the real stuff, not the fake)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (this is the secret weapon)
For the Fancy Finishing Touches:
- A drizzle of honey
- Crushed toasted almonds or pecans
- Fresh mint leaves if you’re feeling bougie
- A sprinkle of sea salt flakes (because we’re classy)
Instructions
Fire up your grill to medium heat. If you don’t have a grill, a grill pan or even a regular skillet works – we’re flexible here.
Cut peaches in half and remove the pits. If they’re being stubborn, just work around them – perfection is overrated.
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and that pinch of salt. This is your peach magic potion.
In a mixing bowl, whip the cream until it starts to thicken up.
Add the softened cream cheese (this is what makes it extra luscious), powdered sugar, and vanilla.
Keep whipping until you get soft peaks – think “fluffy cloud that could hold its shape but isn’t trying too hard.”
Pop it in the fridge while you grill because nobody wants warm cream on hot fruit.
Brush the cut side of each peach half with your butter mixture. Be generous – we’re not counting calories here.
Place them cut-side down on the grill and let them do their thing for 4-5 minutes.
You want those gorgeous grill marks and some serious caramelization happening. The sugars should be bubbling and smelling like summer vacation.
Flip them over and grill for another 2-3 minutes until they’re tender but not falling apart.
Transfer those gorgeous grilled peaches to serving plates, cut-side up.
Dollop that vanilla cream generously into the center where the pit used to be. Don’t be shy.
Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with nuts if you’re using them, and maybe add a mint leaf for that “I definitely know what I’m doing” vibe.
Serve immediately while the peaches are still warm and the cream is cool – that temperature contrast is everything.
Watch people take their first bite and get that “holy crap this is incredible” look on their faces.
Notes
- Perfect end to a BBQ when you want something light but satisfying
- Amazing with a glass of prosecco or moscato
- Serve alongside some shortbread cookies for the texture contrast
- Great for brunch with some crispy bacon on the side (sweet and salty magic)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~290 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~20g
- Protein: ~4g