Description
Creamy homemade peach ice cream delivers summer’s sweetest nostalgia with ripe, juicy peaches blended into silky smooth perfection. Chilled dessert lovers will savor each spoonful of this delightful Southern classic that celebrates seasonal fruit in its most indulgent form.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
Fruit and Sweeteners:
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Create a vibrant peach puree by blending ripe peaches with a splash of lemon juice until silky smooth and free of lumps.
- Craft a rich base by whisking together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and a delicate pinch of salt in a spacious mixing bowl until ingredients harmonize completely.
- Integrate the fruity peach puree into the cream mixture, stirring gently to achieve a uniform golden-orange color and consistent texture.
- Transform the liquid into ice cream by churning in an ice cream maker at medium speed for 20-25 minutes, watching for a soft, creamy consistency that holds its shape.
- Carefully transfer the freshly churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container, smoothing the surface to prevent ice crystals from forming.
- Allow the ice cream to mature in the freezer at 0°F for 4-6 hours, giving it time to develop a luxurious, scoopable texture.
- Serve chilled in elegant bowls, optionally garnishing with fresh peach slices or a light drizzle of honey for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Select ripe, fragrant peaches for the most intense flavor and natural sweetness in your ice cream.
- Consider leaving small peach chunks in the puree for added texture and rustic homemade feel.
- Reduce sugar content by using naturally sweet, peak-season peaches and adjusting granulated sugar accordingly.
- Enhance dairy-free version by substituting coconut cream and almond milk for a creamy alternative that maintains rich consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg