Description
This Homemade Peach Ice Cream offers a luscious and creamy dessert bursting with fresh peach flavor. Made with simple ingredients like fresh peaches, cream, and vanilla, it’s a perfect treat for summer that requires no cooking and is easy to prepare using an ice cream maker.
Ingredients
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Peach Mixture
- 2 cups fresh peaches (peeled and sliced)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Ice Cream Base
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (remaining 1/2 cup)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Macerate Peaches: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced peaches with 1/4 cup sugar and lemon juice. Let them sit for 15 minutes to macerate, which softens the fruit and draws out the natural juices. After macerating, lightly mash the peaches with a fork or blend them for a smoother consistency.
- Prepare Ice Cream Base: In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is fully dissolved. Stir in the mashed or pureed peaches and mix until everything is well combined.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the combined mixture into an ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically for 20 to 25 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve texture.
- Freeze to Firm Up: Transfer the churned ice cream into an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 to 3 hours to allow it to firm up to the perfect scoopable consistency.
- Serve: Serve the ice cream chilled, optionally garnished with additional fresh peach slices or a drizzle of caramel for extra flavor.
Notes
- For a richer and creamier texture, use full-fat milk and heavy cream as specified.
- If fresh peaches are not available, frozen peaches can be used after thawing and draining excess liquid.
- Adding a tablespoon of bourbon or peach liqueur enhances the flavor but is completely optional.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook / Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
