Delicious Peach Ice Cream Homemade Recipe You’ll Love!
Enjoy this homemade peach ice cream recipe bursting with fresh flavors and nostalgia, perfect for summer days.
Equipment
- Ice cream maker
- - Mixing bowls
- - Saucepan
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 4 cups Ripe peaches Diced
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar Adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch Salt
- 3 large Eggs Large size for creaminess
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups Whole milk Dairy-free option available
- 1 cup Heavy cream
Optional Mix-Ins
- ½ cup Chopped nuts For crunch
- ½ cup Chocolate chips For a decadent twist
- 1 teaspoon Spices like cinnamon or nutmeg For added flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the Peaches: Place the diced peaches in a large bowl and add ¼ cup sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Let them sit undisturbed for 20 minutes, then gently mash.
- Whisk the Eggs: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, remaining ½ cup of sugar, and pure vanilla extract until smooth.
- Warm the Milk: Heat the whole milk over medium-low heat until warm, then whisk into the egg-sugar mixture gradually.
- Combine and Heat: Return to saucepan and add heavy cream, heating until it steams gently.
- Mix in Peaches: Fold in the prepared peaches and juices, then place the saucepan in the freezer to chill for 1 hour.
- Churn the Mixture: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn until soft-serve texture, about 20-25 minutes.
- Freeze to Firm Up: Transfer to freezer for about 2 hours until firm.
Notes
For best results, use ripe peaches and chill thoroughly before churning.