Description
Creamy, rich, and bursting with fresh summer flavor, this homemade peach ice cream recipe requires no eggs and is churned to perfection. It’s the ultimate refreshing dessert for a hot day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for peaches)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for base)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped peaches, 1 cup of sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well. Cover and let it macerate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours), allowing the peaches to release their juices and soften.
- Once macerated, transfer the peach mixture (including juices) to a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth but still slightly chunky, depending on your preference.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, 3/4 cup of sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Gently fold the pureed peach mixture into the cream base until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill the ice cream base thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until very cold (this is crucial for proper churning).
- Pour the chilled base into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20-30 minutes), until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the soft ice cream to an airtight, freezer-safe container. Freeze for an additional 3-4 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Let the ice cream sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season peaches.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can strain the peach puree before adding it to the cream base.
- If you do not have an ice cream maker, you can use the ‘no-churn’ method: Freeze the base in a shallow pan, stirring vigorously every 30-45 minutes for the first 3 hours.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Ice Cream
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg