Description
Indulge in the essence of summer with this Homemade Peach Ice Cream, a delightful treat that captures the sweet, juicy flavor of ripe peaches blended into a creamy base. Perfect for hot days, social gatherings, or simply as a sweet reward for yourself, this no-fuss recipe allows you to enjoy the taste of summer all year round. With options for using fresh, frozen, or canned peaches, you can whip up this refreshing dessert whenever the craving strikes. Customize it with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips to make each scoop uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe peaches (peeled and chopped)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 5 egg yolks (room temperature)
Instructions
- Macerate the chopped peaches with sugar in a bowl for 20-30 minutes to draw out their juices.
- Blend the peach mixture into a smooth puree using an immersion blender or food processor; set aside.
- Heat heavy cream, whole milk, salt, vanilla extract, and remaining sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until combined (do not boil).
- Gradually temper egg yolks by whisking them with a small amount of the hot cream mixture and then mixing back into the saucepan.
- Cook on low heat for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened; stir frequently.
- Mix in peach puree and chill the mixture in the fridge for 3-6 hours until completely cooled.
- Pour chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until thickened (20-30 minutes).
- Transfer ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for several hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 190mg