Description
Homemade Peach Ice Cream is a creamy, refreshing summer dessert that highlights the natural sweetness and juiciness of ripe peaches. This easy-to-make recipe blends fresh peaches with a smooth, rich ice cream base, creating a velvety texture and vibrant fruity flavor that surpasses store-bought versions. Perfect for warm weather, gatherings, or a casual treat, it’s customizable, simple, and bursting with fresh peach goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit & Flavorings
- 4–5 ripe peaches (fresh, peeled, and sliced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dairy & Sweeteners
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Peel and slice the fresh peaches, then gently cook them with a bit of sugar and lemon juice until they soften and release their juices. This intensifies the peach flavor and softens the fruit for a creamy texture in the ice cream.
- Blend the peach mixture: Once cooled, blend the peaches into a smooth puree or leave small chunks for added texture, depending on your preference.
- Mix the ice cream base: In a large bowl, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves to create a rich, sweet base.
- Combine peach puree and base: Gently fold the peach puree into the cream mixture, ensuring an even distribution while maintaining the creamy consistency.
- Chill the mixture: Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight. Chilling helps flavors meld and prepares the base for freezing.
- Churn the ice cream: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until achieving a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze until firm: Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for several hours until firm and scoopable.
Notes
- Choose perfectly ripe peaches for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Do not skip chilling the mixture before churning for smoother texture.
- An ice cream maker is recommended for best results, but you can freeze without one by stirring periodically.
- A pinch of salt can enhance sweetness and balance flavors.
- Serve the ice cream slightly softened for optimal scooping and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Homemade Peach Ice Cream, Peach Dessert, Summer Ice Cream, Fresh Peach Recipe, Creamy Ice Cream, Dairy-free Peach Ice Cream option