Description
Indulge in the creamy sweetness of homemade peach ice cream, bursting with the fresh flavors of ripe peaches. This delightful treat is perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Peach Mixture:
- 3 cups fresh peaches (peeled and diced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Peach Mixture: Combine diced peaches, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup sugar. Let sit for 30 minutes, then mash slightly.
- Make Ice Cream Base: Whisk together heavy cream, milk, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until sugar dissolves. Stir in mashed peaches.
- Chill Mixture: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour mixture into ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes.
- Freeze: Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Enjoy cold with fresh peach slices.
Notes
- For extra peach flavor, stir in finely chopped peaches during churning.
- If using frozen peaches, thaw and drain before macerating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
