It is hot! Seriously hot outside. So hot that I needed to make this easy peach pie ice cream float recipe. This past week, Chicago saw temperatures of 100 degrees. Well I guess I need to be careful what I ask for because I have wanted true summer weather for months!
The funny thing about this weather is it completely zaps my energy, making it nearly impossible to do much of anything. Seeing gorgeous in season peaches floating around in my grocery store have had me craving a peach pie for weeks. However every single time I want to make one, I can’t stand the thought of standing in front of a hot oven with a hot sun beaming on my shoulders. I seriously had to have this easy peach pie ice cream float in my arsenal just to make it through.
This peach float was a nice and easy solution. It only requires me to stand over the stove for a few minutes to saute the peaches. I even used store bought vanilla ice cream (a quality brand of course) but if you have the time, make it homemade.
I adored this ice cream float because it wasn’t the typical peach ice cream float. I added the pie magic. It was so fun to eat. And it reminded me of a peach pie, without the work.
If you LOVE peach pie, you will adore my Easy Peach Pie Ice Cream Float. This is no ordinary peach ice cream float. It tastes just like the pie without the work!
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup fresh peeled peach slices
- 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar depending on sweetness of peaches
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Vanilla ice cream
- Peach flavored soda I used Izze sparking peach
- Crushed graham cracker crumbs and ground cinnamon for garnish
- In a small saute pan, add butter and melt.
- Next add sliced peaches, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract to the pan and saute over medium heat until peaches are soft and syrup has formed.
- Let peaches cool.
- Once peaches are cooled, alternate scoops of vanilla ice cream with sauteed peaches in a glass. Pour peach flavored soda over the ice cream layers.
- Lastly, top with crushed graham crackers and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
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gottagetbaked.com says
August 15, 2013 at 6:39 pmIt definitely doesn’t get that hot in Vancouver but I’d gladly devour this gorgeous peach pie ice cream float in any temperature! What a fabulous idea.
Carla says
August 6, 2013 at 12:46 amThis beats a root beer float for sure! Can’t wait to try this (plus no heat from the oven 😉 )
Grandbabycakes says
August 6, 2013 at 1:45 amAbsolutely, I love root beer floats but this is awesome!
Pink Patisserie says
August 1, 2013 at 2:24 pmNot sure how I missed you posting this one! It’s gorgeous, and I so love a peach pie. This is perfect. All those lovely flavors without turning on the oven!
Grandbabycakes says
August 1, 2013 at 2:38 pmYes, I feel like I love peach pie so much but this heat is killing my love of making it!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
July 29, 2013 at 1:14 amOh I could just inhale this! All the wonderful flavors together – it’s summer in a glass!
Grandbabycakes says
August 1, 2013 at 2:36 pmI love that! I should remain this drink summer in a glass!
Dawn Yucuis says
July 28, 2013 at 5:04 pmThis sounds like a great dessert to help beat the summer heat. I love peaches and right now they are so delicious and not too expensive.
Grandbabycakes says
July 28, 2013 at 5:19 pmThanks so much Dawn! I love when peaches are reasonable so I can buy a bunch.
Eva Kosmas says
July 26, 2013 at 5:37 pmI feel you, the temperature has been rising around here and the last thing I want to do is turn on my oven in my small abode, it heats up the place like crazy. Sauteeing peaches and eating them with ice cream sounds like something I can definitely do in this weather 🙂 Love the pictures, too!
Grandbabycakes says
July 26, 2013 at 9:13 pmAbsolutely! And for some reason, the weather has cooled down just a bit but I can still enjoy this float regardless.
Dan from Platter Talk says
July 26, 2013 at 1:38 pmOnce again I’m dumbfounded by a delicious looking discovery by someone else. This treat is tantalizing beyond measure! Thanks for the great post!
Grandbabycakes says
July 26, 2013 at 2:03 pmWow thank you so much Dan! I really appreciate it! 😉
Bill Harris says
July 25, 2013 at 12:15 amOMG! I LOVE peaches and have been ODing on them this summer. I want one of these right now! Looks absolutely delicious!
Bill
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Grandbabycakes says
July 25, 2013 at 12:36 amThat is so awesome!!!
Donald Osborne says
July 24, 2013 at 5:17 pmOhh – this photos is masterpiece! If this taste that how its looks, this is must have.
Grandbabycakes says
July 24, 2013 at 6:09 pmThank you so much Donald!
Elen Smirnova says
July 24, 2013 at 5:55 amOoooh myyy! So creamy, so yummy! Delicious!
Grandbabycakes says
July 24, 2013 at 1:03 pmThanks Elen!
Reeni Pisano says
July 24, 2013 at 1:05 amThat’s the next best thing to peach pie! Even better ’cause it’s cooling! And delectable to boot!
Grandbabycakes says
July 24, 2013 at 2:18 amI think the cooling aspect makes it pretty perfect in this hot weather right?
Buttercream Blondie says
July 24, 2013 at 12:11 amSend one my way, please! This sounds fantastic!
Grandbabycakes says
July 24, 2013 at 2:17 amI wish I could send you one right now!
The Duo Dishes says
July 24, 2013 at 4:47 amWhoever asked for this hot weather can take it back! 🙂 J/k. It has cooled down here in LA, so that’s good. Bring on all the peaches regardless of what the thermometer says!
Grandbabycakes says
July 24, 2013 at 1:07 pmSeriously it has been scorching here in Chicago!! But honestly it is always freezing here so I think I will take this over winter for a while.
Wendy Sondov says
July 23, 2013 at 7:38 pmWonderful, summery, no bake (and almost no work), dessert! So pretty too. 🙂 I love fresh peaches with vanilla ice cream!
Grandbabycakes says
July 23, 2013 at 9:22 pmThanks so much Wendy! And peaches and ice cream together are so awesome!
Abbe Odenwalder says
July 23, 2013 at 7:18 pmPerfect summer dessert! And I love peaches.
Grandbabycakes says
July 23, 2013 at 9:22 pmThanks so much Abbe! And who doesn’t love peaches?
Paula Montenegro says
July 23, 2013 at 4:40 pmThis sounds like the perfect compromise for cooking during a heat wave. So gorgeous! And peaches are always so tempting.
Grandbabycakes says
July 23, 2013 at 5:44 pmThanks so much Paula! I think I am seriously having a peach love affair.
peanutbutterandonion says
July 23, 2013 at 2:57 pmhell ya,,,, I’ll take 2. I can’t believe peach season is upon us
Grandbabycakes says
July 23, 2013 at 3:58 pmAbsolutely! So excited about peaches too!
Valerie says
July 23, 2013 at 2:15 pmRolling out a pie crust in 100 degree weather is not very fun, I’d much rather sit in the shade and enjoy this refreshing peach pie float! 😀
Grandbabycakes says
July 23, 2013 at 3:58 pmI’m totally with you Valerie!
Fragolina says
July 23, 2013 at 9:14 amCiao! You’re right! It’s hot! And this weather makes me so lazy 😀 this Ice cream looks so refreshing, perfect for this hot hot summer! great photos! Brava!
Grandbabycakes says
July 23, 2013 at 12:52 pmThanks so much and this weather is so lazy behavior inducing.
Sandl Prizmah says
July 23, 2013 at 7:42 amLooks great!!!!
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Grandbabycakes says
July 23, 2013 at 12:51 pmThank you so much!!