Description
This creamy peach ice cream captures the essence of summer with ripe peaches and a silky custard base.
Ingredients
Scale
- About 2 pounds ripe peaches (roughly 4–5 medium peaches)
- 3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean or pure vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: A splash (1–2 tbsp) bourbon, peach schnapps, or amaretto
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches by slicing in half, removing pits, and cutting into 1/2-inch chunks. Toss with sugar and lemon juice for maceration.
- Make the custard base by combining heavy cream and whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Beat the egg yolks and sugar until lightened in color and texture.
- Temper the yolks by slowly adding hot milk mixture while whisking, then return to the saucepan.
- Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve and chill until cold.
- Prepare the peach mix by reserving some chunks and puréeing half of the peaches before adding to the custard.
- Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Pack the ice cream into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to harden.
- Scoop out and enjoy with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For an ultra-smooth texture, chill the custard overnight. Reserve some peach chunks for a better texture in the finished ice cream. Serve with various toppings for a delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: ice cream, peach, summer dessert, homemade ice cream, creamy dessert