Grilled Peach Cornmeal Shortcakes with Cinnamon Caramel Bourbon Whipped Cream

Grilled Peach Cornmeal Shortcakes with Cinnamon Caramel Bourbon Whipped Cream

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    Ingredients

    Grilled Peaches

    • 3–4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
    • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
    • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar

    Cornmeal Shortcakes

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
    • 1 cup yellow Marsh Hen Mill cornmeal
    • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
    • 2 tsp. kosher salt
    • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
    • 6 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
    • 1 cup whole buttermilk, cold
    • 1 large egg, beaten

    Cinnamon Caramel

    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • Pinch of salt
    • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

    Bourbon Whipped Cream (optional)

    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1/8–1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
    • 2 tsp. bourbon

    Instructions

    Grilled Peaches

    1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
    2. Mix melted butter and brown sugar; brush over the cut sides of the peaches.
    3. Grill cut-side down for 3–5 minutes, until charred and caramelized.

    Cornmeal Shortcakes

    1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
    2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and sugar.
    3. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or two forks until crumbly. Stir in buttermilk until the dough just comes together.
    4. Turn out onto a floured surface. Pat into a rectangle and cut into four pieces. Stack the quarters, press down, and repeat three times to create layers.
    5. Pat or roll to 1 inch thick. Trim edges and cut into six squares. Freeze on a sheet tray for 10 minutes.
    6. Brush tops with beaten egg, sprinkle with additional sugar, and bake 13–15 minutes, until golden.

    Cinnamon Caramel

    1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly, until golden.
    2. Carefully add the butter and stir to melt. Slowly pour in the cream, stirring constantly.
    3. Add the cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Simmer 1–2 minutes until smooth. Let cool slightly.

    Bourbon Whipped Cream

    1. In a chilled bowl, whip the cream, sugar, vanilla, and bourbon until soft peaks form.
    2. Split the shortcakes. Layer with grilled peaches, a spoonful of cinnamon caramel, and a generous dollop of bourbon whipped cream.
    3. Drizzle with extra caramel and top with flaky salt if you're feelin' fancy.