Homemade Peach Ice Cream Recipe – Creamy & Delicious

There’s nothing quite like homemade peach ice cream on a hot summer day. The fresh, juicy peaches combined with a rich, creamy base create a perfect balance of sweetness and smooth texture. Making ice cream at home allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring a natural and preservative-free treat. Whether you’re an ice cream enthusiast or just looking to use up a batch of ripe peaches, this peach ice cream recipe is the perfect way to enjoy the season’s best fruit.

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Prep Time, Active Time, Resting Time, and Total Time

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Active Time: 25 minutes
• Resting Time: 4 hours (chilling and freezing)
• Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes

Cuisine and Course

• Cuisine: American
• Course: Dessert

Servings and Calories

• Servings: 6-8
• Calories per Serving: Approximately 250-300 kcal

Equipment Needed

• Blender or food processor
• Medium saucepan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Ice cream maker
• Fine mesh strainer (optional)
• Freezer-safe container

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 4 large egg yolks
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Peaches

1. In a blender or food processor, puree the chopped peaches with 1/4 cup of sugar and the lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Ice Cream Base

2. In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream, milk, and half of the remaining sugar over medium heat until warm but not boiling. Stir occasionally.

Step 3: Temper the Egg Yolks

3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar and salt until well combined.
4. Slowly pour a small amount of the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
5. Gradually add the tempered yolks back into the saucepan, stirring constantly over low heat until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5 minutes).

Step 4: Combine with Peaches and Chill

6. Remove from heat and stir in the peach puree and vanilla extract.
7. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer for an extra smooth texture (optional).
8. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Step 5: Churn the Ice Cream

9. Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20-25 minutes).

Step 6: Freeze and Serve

10. Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
11. Scoop and enjoy your homemade peach ice cream!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: 250-300 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sodium: 50mg
• Sugar: 28g

Tips for the Best Peach Ice Cream

• Use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor. If peaches aren’t in season, frozen peaches work well too.
• For extra peach flavor, you can add small peach chunks during the last few minutes of churning.
• If you prefer a softer consistency, allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
• Enhance the taste with a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm, spiced twist.

Enjoy your delicious homemade peach ice cream!

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Ashley Doyle

I am Ashley Doyle, Senior Specialist in Food & Policy at The Humane Society of the United States and editor at airfryermama.com. I am passionate about transforming our global food system by promoting delicious, climate-friendly, plant-based foods. After transitioning from law to food and public policy, I now work with major food service companies to develop plant-based initiatives and animal welfare policies. My goal is to drive institutional change to combat climate change and improve our food system.