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Cozy Grilled Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

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A warm and comforting grilled peach cobbler with a smoky caramelized flavor, topped with creamy homemade vanilla ice cream. Perfect for late summer to fall transition and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 375–400°F). Brush peach halves with melted butter, sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract if using. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Place peach halves cut side down on grill. Grill for 4–5 minutes until caramelized grill marks form and fruit softens slightly. Flip and grill skin side for 2 more minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and blend with pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  4. Pour in milk and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice grilled peaches into thick wedges and arrange evenly in baking dish. Spoon cobbler topping over peaches in dollops, leaving gaps for steam to escape.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes until topping is golden brown and cooked through, and cobbler is bubbling around edges.
  7. While cobbler bakes, whisk heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl. If using ice cream maker, chill mixture for 30 minutes then churn 20–25 minutes. If no ice cream maker, pour mixture into shallow container, freeze, and whisk vigorously every 30 minutes for 2–3 hours to break ice crystals.
  8. Let cobbler cool for 10 minutes after baking. Serve warm topped with a generous scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream.

Notes

If cobbler topping browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Use cold butter for flaky topping. Let grilled peaches cool slightly before assembling to avoid uneven baking. If no ice cream maker, use no-churn method with frequent whisking. Fresh ripe peaches recommended for best grilling results.

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