Print

Homemade Peach Ice Cream

Homemade Peach Ice Cream
Print Recipe

Homemade Peach Ice Cream offers a fresh, creamy, and naturally sweet dessert made from ripe peaches. This recipe delivers vibrant peach flavor combined with a smooth and rich texture that surpasses store-bought versions. Perfect for warm summer days, it is free from preservatives and customizable to your taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

  • 4–5 ripe fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peaches: Peel and slice 4-5 ripe peaches. Toss the slices with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning and enhance the brightness of the flavor.
  2. Cook the Peach Mixture: In a saucepan, combine the peaches with 3/4 cup sugar. Gently simmer the mixture until the peaches soften and release their juices, forming a natural syrup that intensifies the flavor and sweetness.
  3. Chill the Peach Base: Allow the peach mixture to cool completely, then refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to chill thoroughly.
  4. Prepare the Cream Base: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined and slightly thickened.
  5. Combine and Chill: Mix the chilled peach mixture evenly into the cream base. Pour this blend into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
  6. Freeze Until Firm: Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours to achieve a firm, scoopable texture.

Notes

  • Use ripe peaches for maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • Freeze your ice cream maker bowl ahead of time to improve churning efficiency.
  • Stop churning as soon as the ice cream thickens to avoid icy texture.
  • Taste the peach syrup before combining with the cream base to adjust sugar as needed.
  • Add nuts or fruit bits near the end of churn time for even distribution.

Nutrition

Keywords: peach ice cream, homemade ice cream, summer dessert, fresh peach dessert, creamy peach ice cream, gluten free dessert

Find it online: https://mealsbymary.com/homemade-peach-ice-cream/