Turn your summer bounty of fresh peaches into homemade Peach Ice Cream! It’s peaches and cream ice cream made using your blender and ice cream maker. No eggs and no cooking required!
August is my favorite month of the summer because of one reason and one reason only – fresh, juicy peaches.
The kind where you take your first bite and juices roll down your arm.
Every time I visit the farmer’s market, I made sure to pick up a basket. Usually I eat them for breakfast but if I happen to have any to spare, I’ll make dessert with them.
Inspired by my strawberry ice cream, it’s peaches and cream ice cream made with heavy cream, cream cheese, milk, sugar, vanilla, and of course fresh juicy peaches.
Notice anything missing from that list?
That’s right! This is also a no egg peach ice cream recipe because instead of cooking the base on the stove, you make it all in the blender then freeze in your ice cream machine.
Are you ready for a scoop of homemade peach ice cream? Let’s get started!
Ingredients For Peach Ice Cream
Here are the ingredients you need to make your homemade peach ice cream:
Peaches: Because this is the only peach flavor in your ice cream, quality definitely matters. Make sure you’re using the freshest, juiciest peaches you can find.
Sugar: In addition to sweetening your base, sugar also controls the amount of ice crystals formed during freezing.
Lemon juice: Adds a bit of brightness to all that cream.
Cream cheese: Because we’re not using eggs, cream cheese takes over their role. Use full-fat cream cheese that comes in blocks (not fat-free, whipped, or in a tub).
Whole milk: You do not want to skimp on the fat as it contributes to the creaminess as well as reduces ice crystals. If you used skim or 2% milk, they have a higher water content to make up for the missing fa so the ice crystals would be more prominent.
Heavy cream: Also contributes to a rich and creamy base with minimal ice crystals.
Vanilla: Really brings out the peach flavor
Do you need to peel peaches for peach ice cream?
Yes, you’ll need to peel the peaches so you have a smooth, creamy ice cream.
Making your fresh peach ice cream is SO easy! Here’s how to make homemade peach ice cream in a blender:
Combine peaches, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl and mascerate (aka marinate) until you’re ready to add. This softens the peaches so they aren’t rock hard after freezing.
Blend remaining peaches, sugar, cream cheese, milk, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth then refrigerate until cold.
Churn and freeze according to your machine’s instructions. During the last few minutes of churning, add peaches.
Turn your summer bounty of fresh peaches into homemade Peach Ice Cream! It’s peaches and cream ice cream made using your blender and ice cream maker. No eggs and no cooking required!
2 ounces cream cheese, cut into 2 pieces, room temperature (do not substitute low fat or fat free)
1/2 cup whole milk (can also use full-fat buttermilk - do not substitute low fat or fat free)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (do not substitute)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mash 1/2 cup peaches with a spoon then mix with 1 tablespoon sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit until you're ready to stir into the churned ice cream. Don't skip this or you'll end up with hard fruit pieces.
In a blender, blend together the remaining 1 + 1/2 cups peaches, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, cream cheese, milk, heavy cream, and vanilla.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until cold.
Churn the mixture according to your machine's instructions. During the last few minutes of churning, drain the mashed peaches and add to the ice cream. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours or overnight.
Store ice cream in freezer for up to 1 month for optimal flavor.
I thought you already lived in Pittsburgh or close by. Peaches are also my favorite. I never knew how to make ice cream without a machine.So all I have to do is whisk it occasionally? Think I will try this. LOVE peach crisp, peach jam, peaches on my cereal etc.
I grew up in Pittsburgh, moved to south central PA, then moved back to Pittsburgh. I often came back to the city because my parents still live here, so it was like I never left. As for making ice cream by hand, pretty much! David Lebovitz talks about it more here: http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2007/07/making-ice-crea-1/
Glad to hear you’re settling in, Carla! I don’t blame you for craving ice cream every night. I’m the biggest stress eater in the world – any sign of stress, and I’m reaching for cookies, ice cream, chocolate, you name it…then again, any emotion makes me want to eat (happiness, sadness, boredom…) I need to stock up on peaches while I can get my hands on them. Since I don’t have an ice cream maker, I guess I’ll be whisking by hand! Since that’s obviously a form of exercise, I won’t feel too guilty eating all the ice cream by myself in front of the tv.
Oh gosh, yes! I am totally an emotional eater, whether I want to celebrate or cry in frustration. I’ve always made my ice cream by hand, so plenty of arm workout here ;)
I thought you already lived in Pittsburgh or close by. Peaches are also my favorite. I never knew how to make ice cream without a machine.So all I have to do is whisk it occasionally? Think I will try this. LOVE peach crisp, peach jam, peaches on my cereal etc.
I grew up in Pittsburgh, moved to south central PA, then moved back to Pittsburgh. I often came back to the city because my parents still live here, so it was like I never left. As for making ice cream by hand, pretty much! David Lebovitz talks about it more here: http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2007/07/making-ice-crea-1/
Glad to hear you’re settling in, Carla! I don’t blame you for craving ice cream every night. I’m the biggest stress eater in the world – any sign of stress, and I’m reaching for cookies, ice cream, chocolate, you name it…then again, any emotion makes me want to eat (happiness, sadness, boredom…) I need to stock up on peaches while I can get my hands on them. Since I don’t have an ice cream maker, I guess I’ll be whisking by hand! Since that’s obviously a form of exercise, I won’t feel too guilty eating all the ice cream by myself in front of the tv.
Oh gosh, yes! I am totally an emotional eater, whether I want to celebrate or cry in frustration. I’ve always made my ice cream by hand, so plenty of arm workout here ;)
What a simple yet delicious recipe. Homemade ice cream with fresh fruit is always the best. I can’t wait to try this one!
The best way to preserve summer fruit if you ask me ;)
Thanks for the web site re: making ice cream without a machine. Maybe I will see you at “the strip” in September.
Very possible! Now that I’m a lot closer to it, I see trips more often :)
My sister and I would really enjoy meeting you. I will be in the Pittsburgh area from the 3rd to the 10th
wow eggless icecream.super melting and yummy texture there
Yes! You won’t even miss the eggs :)