Creamy Peach Ice Cream
A luscious homemade ice cream that captures the sweet, juicy essence of ripe peaches, perfect for cooling down during hot summer days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe peaches, peeled and diced Choose ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor.
- 1 cup heavy cream For a creamier texture.
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice To enhance peach flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by peeling and dicing your peaches. If you’d like, reserve a few diced pieces for adding in later for texture.
Blend
- In a blender, combine the diced peaches, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth but with some bits of peaches remaining for a lovely texture.
Adjust Flavor
- Give your mixture a taste. If you like it sweeter, feel free to add more sugar or another pinch of salt for balance. Blend again briefly if you adjust the ingredients.
Chill Mixture
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, ensuring it’s nice and cold for churning.
Churn
- Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions until the mixture thickens (about 20-30 minutes).
Fold in Peaches
- If you reserved any diced peaches, gently fold them into the ice cream during the last few minutes of churning.
Freeze
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for several hours, or overnight, until firm.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for optimal texture. Allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.