Grilled Peaches with Whipped Cream and Bacon Bits
Juicy peaches are grilled until caramelized, then topped with lightly sweetened whipped cream and crispy bacon bits for a sweet-savory summer dessert.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 4 whole peaches
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Cook the 4 bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels, then crumble into bits.
- 2
Cut the 4 peaches in half and remove the pits. Brush the cut sides with the 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
- 3
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place peaches cut-side down and grill until charred and softened, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and grill 2 minutes more.
- 4
In a chilled bowl, whip the 1 cup heavy cream with the 2 tbsp powdered sugar until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Place 2 peach halves on each plate, cut-side up. Drizzle with the 2 tbsp honey.
- 6
Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with the bacon bits. Serve immediately.
- 7
Optional: add a pinch of cinnamon or a few fresh mint leaves for extra flavor.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- grill or grill pan
- mixing bowl
- whisk or electric mixer
- paper towels
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