Fresh Peach Ice Cream
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4.3
Fresh Peach Ice Cream
Description
This ice cream recipe starts with peeling, pitting, and finely chopping fresh peaches, which are combined with sugar and lemon juice to macerate overnight. This helps release the peach juices and balance the sweetness with brightness. The custard base is prepared by heating whole milk, sugar, heavy cream, salt, and tempered egg yolks until thickened to coat a spatula. The mixture is strained before adding the remaining cream and vanilla for a smooth texture.
The final cold mixture is combined with the prepared peaches and churned into ice cream that balances the rich dairy base with the natural sweetness and tartness of fresh fruit. The texture incorporates small peach pieces, providing bursts of fruitiness within the creamy background.
Fresh Peach Ice Cream is ideal for serving as a refreshing dessert when peaches are in season. It pairs well with light cakes or as a palate cleanser after rich meals. The overnight maceration step enhances depth of flavor and softness of the fruit in the ice cream.
Chilling the peaches overnight is key to both flavor and texture. Use ripe peaches for fullest flavor. Strain the custard to ensure smoothness. Use an instant-read thermometer to prevent overcooking the custard. Stir the ice cream occasionally during cooling if not immediately churning to prevent ice crystals.
Ingredients
- 1½ to 2 pounds peach peeled, pitted and chopped finely into tiny pieces, fresh
- ¾ cup granulated sugar divided
- 4½ teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 cup milk whole
- 2 cups heavy cream divided
- Pinch salt
- 6 egg yolk
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the peaches, ½ cup of the sugar and the lemon juice in a medium bowl. Stir well, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Warm the milk, remaining ¼ cup sugar, 1 cup of the heavy cream and the salt in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the remaining 1 cup heavy cream into a large bowl and place a fine-mesh sieve on top. Whisk the egg yolks in a medium bowl. Slowly pour the warmed milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Scrape the mixture back into the saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly with a rubber spatula, being sure to scrape the bottom of the pan as you stir, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of the spatula, a few minutes. The mixture should register 170 to 175 degrees F on an instant-read digital thermometer.
- Pour the custard through the fine-mesh sieve and stir it into the cream. Stir in the vanilla extract and place the bowl over an ice bath. Stir occasionally, until the mixture is cool. Cover and transfer the custard to the refrigerator until completely chilled, at least 8 hours or overnight.
- When ready to churn the ice cream, place a fine-mesh sieve over the bowl with the custard and pour the peaches into the sieve, allowing the accumulated juice to strain into the custard. Whisk the juice into the custard and set the peaches aside. Freeze the mixture in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions, adding the peaches when the churning is about three-quarters complete. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer.
Notes
- Macerate the chopped peaches with sugar and lemon juice overnight for better flavor and tenderness.
- Use ripe, fresh peaches for natural sweetness and flavor intensity.
- Strain the custard base to ensure ultra-smooth ice cream texture.
- Cook the custard to 170–175°F to safely thicken without curdling the eggs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1quart
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 3175kcal | 159% |
| Carbohydrates | 288g | 96% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 215g | 331% |
| Saturated Fat | 124g | 620% |
| Cholesterol | 1848mg | 616% |
| Sodium | 368mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 2951mg | 63% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 259g | 518% |
| Vitamin A | 12645IU | 253% |
| Vitamin C | 86.4mg | 96% |
| Calcium | 792mg | 79% |
| Iron | 5.8mg | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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