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Creamy Fresh Peach Ice Cream with Bourbon Vanilla No Machine Easy Recipe

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A creamy, fresh peach ice cream flavored with bourbon vanilla that requires no ice cream machine. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 45 medium ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g), divided
  • 2 cups heavy cream (480ml), cold
  • 1 cup whole milk (240ml), cold
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches by blanching them in boiling water for about 30 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath to peel easily. Slice and pit the peaches, then place them in a bowl with 1/4 cup (50g) sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for 15 minutes to macerate.
  2. Puree the peaches using a hand blender or food processor until smooth or slightly chunky, depending on preference. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, remaining 1/2 cup (100g) sugar, bourbon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until sugar dissolves (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Gently fold the pureed peaches into the cream mixture until evenly combined.
  5. Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for 45 minutes. Remove and stir vigorously to break up ice crystals. Repeat stirring every 30 minutes for about 3 hours.
  6. Once thick and creamy, freeze for an additional hour to set fully.
  7. Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften for easy scooping.

Notes

Use ripe peaches for best flavor. Stirring frequently during freezing prevents ice crystals and creates creamy texture. Let ice cream soften slightly before scooping. Frozen peaches can be used if fresh are unavailable, but thaw and drain well. For dairy-free version, substitute cream and milk with coconut cream and almond milk and add a stabilizer like cornstarch.

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