Creamy Homemade Peach Ice Cream
A quick and easy no-machine-needed recipe for creamy, naturally sweet peach ice cream perfect for summer. Made with fresh or frozen peaches, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk for a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (freezing time)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped (or 2 cups frozen peaches, thawed)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel, pit, and chop about 3 medium ripe peaches into chunks. If using frozen peaches, thaw completely and drain any liquid. (Approx. 10 minutes)
- Add the chopped peaches to your blender or food processor. Blend until smooth but still slightly textured—not completely liquefied. You want a bit of peach bite. (2-3 minutes)
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, 1/2 cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Whisk gently until just combined. (3-4 minutes)
- Pour the peach puree into the cream mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until evenly blended but don’t overmix—you want to keep some air for creaminess. (2 minutes)
- Transfer the mixture to a shallow, freezer-safe container. Cover tightly and freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight. For a softer scoop, freeze 4-6 hours; for firmer, freeze longer.
- Before scooping, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly for perfect creamy scoops.
Notes
Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid watery texture. Sweetened condensed milk is key for creamy texture without ice crystals. Fold gently to keep air in mixture. Freeze in a shallow container for even freezing. Let soften 5-10 minutes before serving. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk with sweetened coconut condensed milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (125 m
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 2
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