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Creamy Homemade Peach Vanilla Ice Cream

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A simple and delicious homemade ice cream featuring fresh peaches and a velvety vanilla custard base, perfect for summer treats and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe peaches, peeled and diced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract)
  • 2 cups heavy cream (480ml), cold
  • 1 cup whole milk (240ml), cold
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Macerate the peaches by tossing diced peaches with 1/4 cup (50g) sugar and lemon juice. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the vanilla custard base by combining heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla bean seeds plus pod in a saucepan. Heat over medium until just simmering, then remove from heat and steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk egg yolks and remaining 1/2 cup (100g) sugar until pale and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Temper the eggs by gradually pouring warm cream mixture into egg yolks while whisking constantly. Return mixture to saucepan and cook gently over low heat, stirring constantly until custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 170°F/77°C). Do not boil.
  5. Strain custard through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl, remove vanilla pod, and stir in macerated peaches with their juices. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Pour chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until thick and creamy (20-30 minutes). Add diced peaches during last 5 minutes if desired.
  7. Transfer ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture in a shallow container and stir every 30 minutes to reduce ice crystals. Use cold ingredients to maintain smoothness. Overnight chilling improves flavor and texture. For vegan version, substitute coconut cream and plant-based milk, and omit eggs.

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