Get ready to transform your ordinary dessert into a gourmet experience that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight! This elegant yet simple recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe white peaches with a luxurious twist of honey-glazed roasting and creamy vanilla ice cream. Imagine warm, caramelized peaches melting into cool, rich ice cream, topped with crunchy honeycomb - it's a dessert that promises to elevate your culinary skills and impress even the most discerning food lovers.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 ripe white peaches
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- Honeycomb for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Ensure the rack is positioned in the middle of the oven for even roasting.
- Wash the white peaches thoroughly under cool running water. Pat them dry with clean paper towels.
- Carefully slice the peaches in half, removing the pit by gently twisting and separating the halves. Use a small spoon to scoop out any remaining pit if necessary.
- Place the peach halves cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and honey until well combined and slightly emulsified.
- Brush the peach halves generously with the honey-olive oil mixture, ensuring each half is evenly coated.
- Roast the peaches in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are soft, slightly caramelized, and have golden edges.
- Remove the peaches from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes at room temperature to allow the juices to settle.
- While the peaches are cooling, remove the vanilla ice cream from the freezer to soften slightly.
- To serve, place two warm peach halves on each plate and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Break small pieces of honeycomb and sprinkle over the ice cream and peaches as a final garnish.
- Serve immediately, allowing the warm peaches to slightly melt the ice cream for a luxurious dessert experience.
Tips
- Choose perfectly ripe white peaches that are soft but not mushy - they should yield slightly when gently pressed.
- Use high-quality olive oil and local honey for the most authentic flavor profile.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Watch the peaches carefully during roasting to prevent burning - golden edges are what you're looking for.
- Let the peaches cool slightly before serving to allow their natural juices to redistribute.
- For an extra touch of elegance, use fresh, high-quality honeycomb from a local beekeeper.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between warm peaches and cold ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 35mg
