Summer is almost here and all the fresh fruit is in season which is the perfect time to make your own fresh peach ice cream! If you’re a no-churn ice cream lover, then you’ll drool over my easy no-churn Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream and Chocolate Ice Cream dessert recipes! If you like peaches, then you'll definitely want to try my juicy and sweet peach cobbler - the quintessential summer dessert recipe!
Creamy and fresh peach ice cream is easy and does not require an ice cream maker to make. Now that I’ve got your attention and you realize you already have everything you need to make your own mouthwatering ice cream, get ready to drool over the ingredients in this easy peasy peach ice cream recipe that is loved by kids and adults.
To make this insanely addicting peach ice cream, you’ll need ripe peaches, sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Make sure to use ripe peaches or the recipe will not turn out right. By the way - how many other ice cream brands contain JUST 5 ingredients?! Not very many.
I prefer to make my own ice cream nowadays especially considering there is not an ounce of anything processed such as high fructose corn syrup, guar gum, and monoglycerides, which are commonly used in ice cream (such as Dreyer's ice cream) you buy at the grocery store. Do you really want to be eating and feeding your family ice cream that has monoglycerides and guar gum? I'm so grossed out! There's no need to add chemicals to ice cream. In fact, it diminishes the flavor. After knowing this, will you still buy store-bought ice cream?!
My easy homemade no-churn peach ice cream is a fun spring or summer dessert project for kids and you can easily switch up the fruit or omit it entirely if you’re just looking for a plain vanilla ice cream base recipe. My peach ice cream recipe contains fresh peaches, sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and salt. Done in just 20 minutes, this is the EASIEST AND QUICKEST ICE CREAM RECIPES OUT THERE!
What does no-churn mean?
No-churn ice cream means you don’t need an ice cream maker to make this insanely delicious homemade peach ice cream recipe. An ice cream maker would continuously stir the ingredients but because you are using a stand mixer or hand mixer in my recipe to whip the ice cream base ingredients, ice crystals will be prevented from forming, maintaining a creamy and smooth texture.
What keeps no-churn ice cream soft?
Ice cream makers slowly turn and churn the cream as it freezes which adds air into the churned mixture, keeping ice crystals small and preventing them from forming. In a no-churn ice cream recipe, the mixture is whipped before freezing to incorporate the air. The high sugar and fat content of the ice cream base dessert recipe also stops ice crystals from growing as the mixture freezes after it has been whipped with a hand or stand mixer.
Pro Tips
To make the best peach ice cream, be sure to mash the peaches small and thoroughly so they are well incorporated into the ice cream base. This provides a balanced, peachy flavor. If you don’t mash them well, it will end up tasting like vanilla ice cream as the juices really need to blend in with the ice cream base.
Use ripe peaches for the best results. If your peaches are slightly soft and brown, this will help make your ice cream taste even better.
Benefits of Peaches
Peaches are sweet, juicy, and typically in season here in the States in the summertime. Peaches are packed with antioxidants and according to Healthline’s article, contain beneficial plant compounds that have been shown to fight oxidative damage while helping your body fight ageing and disease. The fresher and riper the peach, the higher the antioxidants. Although fresh and canned peaches contain similar amounts of vitamins and minerals (as long as the canned variety are unpeeled), fresh peaches contain higher amounts of antioxidants and seem to be more effective at protecting your body against oxidative damage than the canned variety.
Ingredients in Peach Ice Cream
Peaches. Use fresh peaches for the highest quality ice cream flavor.
Sweetened condensed milk. A can of sweetened condensed milk adds a thick texture, creaminess, and a sweet flavor to the ice cream base recipe.
Heavy whipping cream. Heavy whipping cream is the “cream” in the ice cream recipe and is needed to create a thick and creamy texture.
Vanilla extract. Vanilla extract adds sweetness to this recipe.
Salt. Salt lifts the flavor of the mashed peaches as well as brings out the flavors of the ice cream base.
How to make the best Peach Ice Cream
STEP 1: Pour the diced peaches into a medium bowl, mashing them with a fork to break them down a bit. TIP: If you don’t break them down enough, you won’t have a homogenous peach ice cream. You need to mash them to get a lot of juices to blend with the ice cream base. If you don’t have a lot of juices, then you’ll end up with vanilla ice cream and peach chunks.
STEP 2: Prepare the ice cream by pouring the sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and salt, into a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy and has formed soft peaks.
STEP 3: Fold the peaches into the ice cream until combined.
STEP 4: Pour the ice cream into a freezer-safe container such as a 9x5-inch loaf pan or 8x8-inch aluminum pan. Use a rubber spatula to smooth it down.
STEP 5: Cover the ice cream. Freeze for 8 hours.
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Final Thoughts
Finally, if you make this no-churn peach ice cream recipe, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this recipe and always try my best to respond to all comments.
If you do make this dessert recipe, don’t forget to tag #elisemccollister on Instagram! It makes me so happy to see your recipe photos!
Peach Ice Cream (No Churn)
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
Ingredients
- 4 medium peaches diced (it's up to you if you want to keep the skins; we leave them)
- 1 (14 oz. can) sweetened condensed milk
- 16 oz. heavy whipping cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Pour the diced peaches into a medium bowl, mashing them with a fork to break them down a bit. If you don’t break them down enough, you won’t have a homogenous peach ice cream. You need to mash them to get a lot of juices to blend with the ice cream base. If you don’t have a lot of juices, then you’ll end up with vanilla ice cream and peach chunks.
- Prepare the ice cream by pouring the sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and salt, into a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy and has formed soft peaks.
- Fold the peaches into the ice cream until combined.
- Pour the ice cream into a freezer-safe container such as a 9x5-inch loaf pan or 8x8-inch aluminum square baker. Use a rubber spatula to smooth it down.
- Cover the ice cream. Freeze for 8 hours.
- If you make this recipe, don't forget to leave a rating and comment!
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