Sweet Drop Biscuits With Grilled Peaches And Cream

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Step 2.

   In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt.

3. Step 3.

   In another bowl, whisk together 1¼ cups heavy cream, 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.

4. Step 4.

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a fork just until the dough comes together into a soft, shaggy mass. Do not overmix or the biscuits will be tough.

5. Step 5.

   Using two large spoons, drop 6 equal dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1–2 inches apart.

6. Step 6.

   Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 18 minutes. Transfer the biscuits to a wire rack to cool while you prepare the peaches and cream.

7. Step 7.

   While the biscuits bake, prepare a grill for direct cooking over medium heat (about 400°F) or heat a stovetop cast-iron grill pan. Place 6 ripe but slightly firm peaches, halved and pitted, on a baking sheet and lightly brush them all over with canola oil.

8. Step 8.

   Grill the peaches cut side down until tender but not mushy and nicely grill-marked, turning a few times, 6–9 minutes depending on firmness. Transfer to a cutting board.

9. Step 9.

   When the peaches are cool enough to handle, thinly slice them and transfer to a shallow mixing bowl. Sprinkle with about ¼ cup sugar (adjust based on sweetness) and gently stir to combine. Set aside.

10. Step 10.

    To make the whipped cream, combine 1½ cups heavy cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Whisk or beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Do not overbeat.

11. Step 11.

    To assemble, place each biscuit on a dessert plate and split horizontally. Divide the peaches and their juices among the bottom halves, scoop a big dollop of whipped cream over the peaches, and top with the other biscuit half.