This vegan Grilled Peaches Recipe with Blackberry Coconut Cream and pistachios is the plant-based gluten-free, healthy dessert you will want to make all summer long.
I am alllllll about getting my grill on. I always try to extend our (short) summer season by keeping the grill going for as long as possible. Peaches are in season from May through late September and one of my go-to recipes for the grill are these amazing grilled peaches. They are so good and the blackberry coconut cream is like a chef’s kiss! So our “summer” pretty much ends in September when the peaches go away.
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Why This Recipe Works
I’m hooked on the sweet, caramelized flavour that fire lends to fruit. Need some more reasons to try this recipe? Here’s why this grilled peaches recipe works:
- Made in 10 minutes
- Only requires 5 ingredients to make!
- Gluten-free
- Vegan-friendly
- Kid-friendly
Key Ingredients
Peaches — Freestone, or cling-free peaches are my favourite as the pit is not attached to the peach so you can just pop it right out. I love having grilling peaches since they are packed with nutrients and antioxidants.
Coconut milk — Make sure you use canned coconut milk and not the coconut milk from the fridge section. That type of coconut milk won’t whip up.
Maple syrup — This will give you that beautiful caramelized sear to the peaches.
Blackberries — Packed with vitamin C, use the blackberries as a garnish and as a flavouring agent for the coconut cream.
Pistachios — Another good for you ingredient, these pistachios add a nice crunch to this grilled peaches recipe.
How to Make This Recipe
Step 1: Preheat grill to medium high and brush the cut halves of the peaches with syrup.
Step 2: Place cut side down on the grill and cook until you get some nice dark grill marks.
Step 3: In a chilled bowl, whip the cream on the top of the coconut milk until you get soft peaks.
Step 4: In a blender, or food processor, puree half of the blackberries until smooth.
Step 5: Fold the puree into the cream.
Step 6: To serve, layer the cream, remaining blackberries and pistachios onto the cut side of the peaches. Enjoy this grilled peaches recipe at room temperature or warm.
Expert Tips
Don’t have an outdoor grill? Grill your peaches on a grill pan instead!
You’ll have to plan a little bit ahead of time if you’d like to make this grilled peaches recipe as often times, peaches aren’t ripe at the store. Leave the peaches on the counter until they’re soft and ripe. Once soft, store the peaches in the fridge until ready to grill.
Cut a peach like you would an avocado. Cut into the peach until you hit the pit and then run the knife around the pit. Twist to open.
Recipe FAQs
If you’re all out of maple syrup, you can use brown sugar. Mix the brown sugar with some melted (vegan) butter and then brush the peaches like you would with maple syrup.
Instead of a blackberry coconut cream, you can serve this grilled peaches recipe with ice cream or sorbet! It’s a refreshing way to end off a hot summer evening!
Instead of peaches (or alongside the peaches), you can grill nectarines, plums, and apricots.
Grilled peaches can stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days. Just be sure to store them in an airtight container.
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Now I want to know, what fruit do you like to grill? Leave me a comment below with your thoughts!
Grilled Peaches with Blackberry Coconut Cream (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 4 freestone peaches halved
- 4 tsp maple syrup
- 1 can coconut milk refrigerated
- 1½ cups blackberries divided
- ¼ cup pistachios crushed
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium high and brush the cut halves of the peaches with syrup. Place cut side down on the grill and cook until you get some nice dark grill marks.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the cream on the top of the coconut milk until you get soft peaks.
- In a blender, or food processor, puree half of the blackberries until smooth and fold it into the cream.
- To serve, layer the cream, remaining blackberries and pistachios onto the cut side of the peaches. Enjoy at room temperature or warm.
Notes
- Don’t have an outdoor grill? Grill your peaches on a grill pan instead!
- You’ll have to plan a little bit ahead of time if you’d like to make these grilled peaches as oftentimes, peaches aren’t ripe at the store. Leave the peaches on the counter until they’re soft and ripe. Once soft, store the peaches in the fridge until ready to grill.
- Cut a peach like you would an avocado. Cut into the peach until you hit the pit and then run the knife around the pit. Twist to open.
Nutrition
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Lauren O'Connor says
These grilled peaches look incredibly delish! : )
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks lovely!
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says
These just look SO decadent! I’m fully taking advantage of these last few days of summer and can’t wait to eat these this week.
Abbey Sharp says
amazing! Enjoy girlie 🙂
Emily says
Drooling alllll over my laptop! This looks so good, and stupidly simple to make! Me likey 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
So simple! thanks Emily, enjoy!
Jessica @Small Bites by Jessica says
I absolutely love grilling fruit in the summer! These look amazing Abbey!
Abbey Sharp says
These are SOOO good. Thanks Jessica!
Stacey Mattinson says
Can’t stop won’t stop with grilled fruit! Yum! The blackberry coconut cream sounds delicious!
Abbey Sharp says
omg it’s too good.
Cara @ Street Smart Nutrition says
These look amazing! And didn’t realize your summer season was *that* short – way to make the most of it while you can!
Abbey Sharp says
so short, sadly. I’m trying to make the best of it!
Rachel says
I’ve never even heard of grilled peaches!! What have I been missing?!
Abbey Sharp says
Oh my, you must try! You’ll love it!
Kelly says
What a great way to enjoy the fabulous peaches at the market now. Love it!
Abbey Sharp says
yes perfect timing with all the fresh peaches!
Abbey Sharp says
totally! So tasty 🙂
Mikki says
I have never grilled fruit before.. crazy .. I know. May have to try it now after reading this. Looks delicious.
Abbey Sharp says
Yes! You must! Out of this world delicious 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
You must! Enjoy 🙂
Andrea says
Wow this combo sounds AMAZING I’m totally making this for my BBQ this weekend – thanks for the recipe Abbey!
Abbey Sharp says
Amazing plan! Enjoy Andrea 🙂
Brynn at The Domestic Dietitian says
No summer until August…that’s horrible! Glad to hear you are protesting mother nature with these delicious grilled peaches recipe…that sauce though..yessss!
Abbey Sharp says
Hahah right! Super tasty 🙂
Pamela says
Abbey! I just loved grilled peaches, but you have really taken it up a notch here! ❤️ Thanks for sharing your beautiful food, and for includjnrbg so many yummy vegan recipes
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks so much Pamela!
Pamela says
Oh wow!! I can’t get enough of grilled peaches this year. I’ve got to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing so many great vegan recipes!!
Abbey Sharp says
Yes you must! Thank you 🙂
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
i keep seeing grilled peaches and watermelon….i just havent tried them yet. it looks so juicy and really good..
Abbey Sharp says
You must girl, so delicious!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
I just started making grilled peaches last year and was surprised by how delicious they are! Love the blackberries on top
Abbey Sharp says
Right! Such a game changer. I’m so addicted lol