Roasted white peaches with honeycomb and vanilla ice cream is a simple dessert made by roasting fresh peaches with sugar and lemon, then serving them warm with ice cream and crisp honeycomb. It is easy to make and perfect for summer.
Roasted white peaches with honeycomb and vanilla ice cream is one of those desserts that feels a little special without being complicated. The peaches become soft and sweet in the oven, the honeycomb adds a light crunch, and the vanilla ice cream melts right into everything.
If you have never tried roasting peaches before, this is an easy place to start. It brings out their natural sweetness and turns simple ingredients into something that feels like a restaurant dessert.
Ingredients for Roasted White Peaches with Honeycomb and Vanilla Ice Cream
- White peaches halved or sliced, these are slightly sweeter and more delicate than yellow peaches, but either will work
- Sugar helps draw out juices and creates a light syrup as the peaches roast
- Lemon zest or juice brightens the flavor and balances the sweetness
- Vanilla ice cream melts into the warm peaches and ties everything together
- Honeycomb adds a crisp texture and a subtle honey flavor
How to Make Roasted White Peaches
Step 1 Prepare the Peaches
Slice the peaches and place them in a baking dish.
Step 2 Add Flavor
Sprinkle with sugar and lemon zest or juice.
Step 3 Roast
Roast until the peaches are soft and the juices are bubbling.
Step 4 Serve
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and pieces of honeycomb on top.
Tips for the Best Roasted White Peaches
- Use ripe peaches for the best flavor
- Don’t overbake or they get too soft
- Serve it warm so the ice cream gets all melty and perfect.
- If you can’t find white peaches, yellow peaches work too
If you prefer a printable version with exact measurements, you’ll find the full recipe below.
My husband whisked sugar and lemon zest, arranged the mixture over the peaches and let them roast. It smelled so good in our kitchen!
If you’ve never made honeycomb before, don’t worry, I’ll walk you through it step by step.
How to Make Honeycomb
Step 1 Melt the Sugar
In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
Heat over medium, stirring until everything dissolves.
Step 2 Let It Cook
Stop stirring and let it cook until it turns a deep golden color.
Step 3 Add Baking Soda
Remove from heat and quickly stir in baking soda.
It will foam up and expand, this is what creates the honeycomb texture. (It’s so awesome!)
Step 4 Let It Set
Pour onto parchment paper and let it cool completely.
Step 5 Break Into Pieces
Once hardened, break into chunks and use as a topping.
If you don’t want to make honeycomb, you can skip it or drizzle a little honey over the peaches instead.
Roasted White Peaches with Honeycomb and Vanilla Ice Cream
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Baking sheet
- Medium saucepan
- Candy thermometer
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 4 ripe but firm white peaches halved and pitted
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 cup sugar divided
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Roast the Peaches
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons sugar with the lemon zest, for about 1 minute, until fragrant and slightly moist.
- Arrange peaches cut side up in a 13×9 inch baking dish. Pour 2/3 cup water into the dish and sprinkle the lemon sugar mixture over the peaches.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until peaches are slightly softened and have released their juices.
Make the Honeycomb
- Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- In a medium heavy saucepan over high heat, combine remaining sugar, honey, and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to medium high and cook without stirring for about 5 minutes, until a candy thermometer reaches 305°F.
- Remove from heat and quickly whisk in baking soda. The mixture will foam. Immediately, gently pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and let it cool completely.
- Break honeycomb into small pieces.
Build the Sundae
- Scoop vanilla ice cream into bowls.
- Top with warm roasted peaches and their juices. Sprinkle with honeycomb pieces and serve right away.
Notes
More Easy Peach and Dessert Recipes
If you enjoyed these roasted white peaches with honeycomb and vanilla ice cream, here are a few more easy desserts to try.
Try this creamy and indulgent peanut butter ice cream pie when you want a no bake dessert that comes together fast.
This apple pie dessert pizza is a fun twist on a classic and great for sharing.
For something quick and unexpected, this chocolate peppermint 2 ingredient Coke cake is as easy as it sounds.
If you love peaches, don’t miss this pound cake and peaches sundae for another easy summer dessert.
And if you want a base for desserts like these, this vanilla pound cake is perfect to build on.
