Grilled Peaches and Ice Cream with Crisp Topping: Make This Easy Dessert Before the Season’s Over

Want to whip up a delicious, summery peach crisp in half the time, with half the work? Of course, you do. Look no further than this delectable cheat’s peach crisp, featuring the irresistible duo of grilled peaches and ice cream. With this recipe, you can savor all the lusciousness of juicy, sweet peaches, the golden perfection of crisp topping, and a heavenly scoop of vanilla ice cream—all in half the time and with only half the effort. It’s the ultimate ode to the joys of summer, made even better by taking your culinary skills outdoors during grilling season.

To start, whip up your crisp topping and let it bake to golden perfection in the oven. Meanwhile, prepare your peaches by slicing them in half and giving them a dash of brown sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon. When your crisp topping emerges from the oven, it’s time to elevate those peaches. Throw them on the grill for a few minutes until they become irresistibly juicy, wonderfully warm, and kissed with smoky grill marks. Finally, plate your masterpiece with a generous heap of that golden crisp topping and a substantial scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Trust us; summer has never tasted this heavenly—indulge in the sheer indulgence of this easy Peach Crisp!

OK, so some may say we’re being lazy, but I say we’re just working smarter. After all, the sweet days of summer are precious, and peach season is a gift that shouldn’t be squandered. Here’s to savoring every moment and every bite of this delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of summer’s bounty. Enjoy the peachy perfection!

Easy Peach Crisp:

Total prep and cook time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

For the Crisp Topping:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
1/4 cup cold salted butter, cubed

For the Peaches:
6 medium to large ripe peaches
6 tbsp brown sugar
Cinnamon

For Serving:
Vanilla ice cream

Instructions:

Make the Crisp Topping: Whisk together all ingredients except the butter in a medium bowl. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter, forks, or clean hands until you have a sandy crumbly mixture with small pieces of butter, coated in flour. Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 23 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Grill the Peaches: Slice peaches in half and remove the pit. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of brown sugar over the two halves of each peach. Sprinkle a little cinnamon over each peach half and rub into the peach a bit. Heat your grill over medium or medium-low. Place peaches cut side down and cook for a few minutes, checking occasionally. Once peaches are warm, juicy, and have grill marks, pull them off.

Serve: Serve two peach halves per plate (or 1 if you want to stretch the yield), with a generous sprinkle of crisp topping, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. These are best enjoyed fresh off the grill!

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This recipe comes from our food contributor, Stephanie Simmons, of Blue Bowl. Her goal with her kitchen-tested recipes is to get you excited about cooking, show you how good food can taste, and prove that you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to make a good meal.