Fresh Peach Ice Cream
This easy Fresh Peach Ice Cream recipe, perfect for those who don't own an ice cream machine. Made with ripe, juicy peaches, this creamy dessert is a refreshing treat that's both simple and delicious.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 1 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 can (395 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups cold heavy cream or whipping cream
Instructions
- Cook the peaches: Add the chopped peaches to a saucepan with the sugar and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 5 to 8 minutes, stirring now and then, until the peaches soften and release their juices. You want them lightly cooked and a little more concentrated, not completely dried out. Remove from the heat and let them cool completely.
- Blend most of the peaches: Once cooled, transfer about three-quarters of the peaches to a blender or food processor and blend into a puree. You can leave it slightly textured if you like. Keep the remaining peaches aside to fold in later.
- Make the sweet base: In a large bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Add the peach puree and mix until smooth and well combined.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, beat the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip it, you want it thick and fluffy, not grainy.
- Fold everything together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peach mixture using a spatula. Take your time here so you keep as much air in the mixture as possible. Once mostly combined, fold in the reserved peach pieces.
- Freeze: Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Smooth the top, cover well with plastic wrap or a lid, and freeze for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm and scoopable.
- Serve: Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping if needed. Serve in bowls or cones and enjoy.
Notes
- Cooking the peaches first helps remove extra moisture and gives you a creamier ice cream with a stronger peach flavour.
- Do not skip the lemon juice, it brightens the peaches beautifully.
- Keep the reserved peach pieces small, so they stay pleasant in the ice cream and do not freeze too hard.
- For the best texture, freeze the ice cream overnight.