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Perfect Grilled Peach Shortcake Recipe with Easy Bourbon Whipped Cream

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A quick and easy dessert featuring smoky-sweet grilled peaches, tender flaky shortcake, and a boozy bourbon whipped cream for a grown-up twist on a classic treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¾ cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Halve and pit peaches, sprinkle each half with granulated sugar and cinnamon if using. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  3. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Turn dough onto floured surface, pat into 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut out shortcakes with a 3-inch biscuit cutter. Place on baking sheet or cast iron skillet lined with parchment.
  5. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  6. While baking, place peach halves cut-side down on hot grill. Grill 3-4 minutes per side until grill marks appear and peaches soften but hold shape. Remove and cool slightly.
  7. Chill mixing bowl. Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and bourbon, continue whipping until medium peaks form.
  8. Slice baked shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon grilled peaches on bottom half, add bourbon whipped cream, then top with shortcake lid. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep butter cold for flaky shortcakes. Chill bowl before whipping cream. Watch grill closely to avoid mushy peaches. Warm shortcakes in 300°F oven for 5 minutes if cooled before assembling. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or oat flour. Non-alcoholic version: omit bourbon and add vanilla or almond extract.

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