Description
This homemade peach ice cream recipe captures the fresh, natural sweetness of ripe peaches blended into a creamy, smooth ice cream base. Using a combination of half-and-half, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk, this no-churn style recipe is perfect for creating a luscious dessert with rich flavor and velvety texture at home.
Ingredients
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Fruit Mixture
- 2 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 1 cup white sugar
Dairy Base
- 1 pint half-and-half cream
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 fl oz) evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional
- 2 cups whole milk (or as needed to fill ice cream maker container)
Instructions
- Prepare Peach Mixture: Dice the fresh peaches and combine them with the white sugar in a bowl. Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the sugar to draw out the juices from the peaches, intensifying their flavor.
- Mix Dairy Base: In a large bowl, combine the half-and-half cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Combine Peaches and Dairy: Add the peach and sugar mixture to the dairy base, stirring well to ensure the peaches are evenly distributed throughout the creamy mixture.
- Fill Ice Cream Maker: Pour this combined mixture into the container of your ice cream maker. Add whole milk as needed to fill up to the fill line on the container, usually about 2 cups, adjusting for your specific machine.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Follow your ice cream maker’s manufacturer instructions to freeze and churn the mixture. This process typically takes 20-30 minutes until the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze Until Firm: Transfer the churned ice cream into a lidded container and freeze it for an additional 2-3 hours. This step firms up the ice cream for the best scoopable texture.
Notes
- Peeling peaches is recommended for a smoother texture but optional if you prefer the added bite of the skin.
- Adjust sugar amount based on the sweetness of your peaches.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the mixture in a container and stir every 30 minutes until it firms up, but texture may vary.
- For a stronger peach flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of peach liqueur or fresh lemon juice to balance sweetness.
- Use whole milk or cream with varying fat content to adjust richness to your preference.
