Description
A delightful peach ice cream made from fresh, ripe peaches, perfect for summer days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 ripe peaches, washed, peeled, and sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Place sliced peaches in a bowl, sprinkle with sugar, and let sit for about 30 minutes.
- Blend the Base: In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Create the Peach Mixture: Mash the peaches and fold them into the cream mixture.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
- Freeze to Firm Up: Transfer churned ice cream into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Serve with Love: Use a scoop dipped in warm water to serve, garnish with fresh peach slices if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. Consider using honey or agave nectar instead of sugar for a healthier alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: peach, ice cream, summer dessert, homemade dessert, family recipes