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Perfect Grilled Peach Shortcake Recipe with Easy Bourbon Whipped Cream

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring caramelized grilled peaches, tender shortcake, and boozy bourbon whipped cream for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2/3 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 375°F). Mix brown sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush peach halves with mixture.
  2. Grill peaches cut-side down for 4–5 minutes until caramelized and grill marks appear. Flip and grill for another 2 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and cut into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk milk and beaten egg. Pour wet mixture into flour mixture and gently stir until just combined; dough will be slightly sticky.
  5. Turn dough onto floured surface, pat into 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut into 6–8 squares or rounds. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment or greased.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and cool on rack.
  7. In a chilled bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, bourbon, and vanilla. Whip with electric mixer on medium-high until soft peaks form. Adjust sweetness or bourbon as needed. Chill until serving.
  8. Slice shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon grilled peaches onto bottom half, top with bourbon whipped cream. Place top half on and add more whipped cream and peaches if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use firm but juicy peaches for best grilling results. Avoid overmixing shortcake dough to keep it tender. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Bourbon can be omitted or replaced with vanilla extract for non-alcoholic version. Reheat shortcakes gently to restore texture.

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