Homemade Peach Ice Cream
Enjoy the fresh, creamy, and naturally sweet taste of Homemade Peach Ice Cream, crafted from ripe peaches and a smooth creamy base. This delightful dessert perfectly balances fruity freshness with rich creaminess, making it an ideal cool treat for warm days or a satisfying finale to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus 30 minutes maceration
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes (including chilling and freezing time)
- Yield: About 1 quart (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Fruit
- 4 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar (to macerate peaches, optional)
Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Peel and chop fresh peaches into small pieces. If you have time, macerate them with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice for 30 minutes to enhance their natural sweetness and soften their texture.
- Make the Ice Cream Base: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the sugar completely dissolves. This mixture forms the creamy foundation of your ice cream.
- Blend and Combine: Puree half of your chopped peaches to infuse the ice cream base with fresh peach flavor while leaving the other half as chunks. Mix the peach puree thoroughly into the cream mixture.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled. This step is crucial to achieving a smooth texture when churning.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled base into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Add the reserved peach chunks in the last five minutes of churning to evenly distribute them throughout the ice cream.
- Freeze Until Firm: Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight until it reaches the perfect scoopable texture.
Notes
- Choose ripe and juicy peaches for the best flavor and aroma.
- Chilling the mixture before churning ensures a smoother, less icy texture.
- Add peach chunks at the end of churning for added texture and flavor bursts.
- Use real vanilla extract for warm and subtle flavor enhancement.
- Taste the mixture before freezing and adjust sugar to balance sweetness perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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