Fresh Peach Ice Cream

Sep 27, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Vanilla: Extract Medium

Two generous scoops of fresh peach ice cream in a shallow ceramic bowl, softly melting at the edges

This creamy homemade ice cream features ripe fresh peaches pureed into a smooth custard base, enhanced with pure vanilla extract for a bright and natural flavor.

Prep 30 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 4 hr

Total 4 hr 40 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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servings

1 ½ cups (225.0 g)ripe peaches, peeled and pureed
2.0 cups (480.0 ml)whole milk
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)heavy cream
¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
4.0 large (80.0 g)egg yolks
⅛ tsp (0.7 g)fine sea salt

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, and half of the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is hot and just about to simmer, about 5-7 minutes.
While the milk mixture heats, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar and fine sea salt in a bowl until smooth and slightly thickened.
Slowly pour about 1 cup (240 ml) of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon and reaches 170-175°F (77-79°C), about 3-5 minutes. Do not let it boil.
Remove the custard from heat and immediately stir in the pure vanilla extract and the peach puree.
Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
Once chilled, churn the custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, about 20-30 minutes.
Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container, cover tightly, and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.

Tips

Use ripe, fragrant peaches for the best flavor; blanch and peel them easily by soaking in boiling water for about 30 seconds and then transferring to ice water.
For a more intense vanilla flavor, substitute pure vanilla extract with 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, added to the milk mixture while heating, then removed before tempering the eggs.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make fresh peach ice cream?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to chill. The recipe makes about 1 quart (8 servings).

How should I store fresh peach ice cream?

Store the ice cream in a tightly sealed container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks for best quality.

Can I make fresh peach ice cream ahead?

The custard base can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days before churning.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

This creamy homemade ice cream features ripe fresh peaches pureed into a smooth custard base, enhanced with pure vanilla extract for a bright and natural flavor.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

256 Calories / serving

15.5g Fat

25.6g Carbs

4.5g Protein

25.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2048 cal · 124g fat · 205g carbs · 36g protein · 202g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 256 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 35 min·1.8 mi·~3500 steps
Moderate cycling 26 min·5.2 mi
Swimming laps 36 min
Jogging 25 min·2.1 mi·~4000 steps
Stair climbing 24 min·~2150 steps
Dancing 42 min
Bodyweight circuit training 26 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 59 min

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