Homemade Peach Ice Cream
This Homemade Peach Ice Cream recipe captures the sweet, juicy essence of fresh peaches combined with creamy dairy for a refreshing and delightful summer dessert. With simple ingredients and easy steps, it offers a natural, preservative-free treat that melts perfectly on your tongue. Customize the texture and flavors to your liking for a luscious, wholesome ice cream experience perfect for warm days and family gatherings.
- Author: Judy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 1 quart (4 cups) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Making
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled and diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Prepare the peaches: Wash, peel, and dice about 3 cups of fresh peaches. Toss them in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to keep the peaches vibrant and prevent browning.
- Make the peach puree: Blend half of the diced peaches into a smooth puree using a food processor or blender, leaving the other half diced for texture.
- Combine the base ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until the sugar has fully dissolved.
- Mix in peaches: Gently stir the peach puree and the remaining diced peaches into the cream mixture, ensuring an even distribution of the peach flavor and texture.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to ensure a colder base, which improves the texture of the ice cream.
- Freeze the ice cream: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the mixture reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Harden in the freezer: Transfer the churned ice cream into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up, achieving perfect scooping texture.
Notes
- Choose ripe peaches for the best natural sweetness and juicy flavor.
- Keep your ingredients and bowl well chilled to speed up churning and enhance creaminess.
- Don’t omit lemon juice as it brightens the peaches and prevents browning.
- Use good quality real vanilla extract to elevate the flavor.
- Allow enough freezing time for the ice cream to fully set for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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