Description
Enjoy a refreshing and creamy homemade peach ice cream made with ripe peaches, rich cream, and a hint of vanilla. This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of peaches with a smooth, luscious texture perfect for summer treats.
Ingredients
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Peach Mixture
- 4 ripe peaches, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for macerating peaches)
- Reserved peach chunks (from puree step)
Ice Cream Base
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (total, including macerating sugar)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Macerate Peaches: In a mixing bowl, combine diced peaches with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the peaches to release their juices and soften.
- Puree Peaches: Transfer the macerated peaches into a blender and puree until smooth. Reserve some peach chunks from the mixture for texture and set them aside.
- Prepare Ice Cream Base: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the peach puree along with the reserved peach chunks into the cream mixture, ensuring even distribution without deflating the base.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour the combined mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically for 20-25 minutes, until the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze to Firm: Transfer the churned ice cream into an airtight container and place it in the freezer for at least 4 hours to firm up and develop the perfect scoopable texture.
- Serve: Scoop the homemade peach ice cream into bowls or cones and enjoy this creamy, fruity treat!
Notes
- For an extra peachy flavor, use peaches at peak ripeness.
- You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a slightly different citrus note.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture in a shallow container and stir every 30 minutes until firm.
- Adjust sugar quantities based on the sweetness of your peaches.
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping to soften slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes (churning)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: peach ice cream, homemade ice cream, fruit ice cream, summer dessert, creamy peach dessert
