Homemade Peachy Dream Ice Cream
Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
1 cup white sugar
1 pint half-and-half cream
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole milk (or as needed)
Instructions:
Prep the Peaches:
Peel, pit, and chop the fresh peaches. Mix them with sugar in a bowl, and let the mixture sit while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Mix the Creamy Base:
In a separate bowl, combine the half-and-half, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Then, add the peach and sugar mixture and stir everything together until well combined.
Add Milk and Freeze:
Pour the peachy mixture into an ice cream freezer container. Add enough whole milk to fill the container up to the designated fill line, usually about 2 cups.
Freeze the Ice Cream:
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your ice cream maker to freeze the mixture into a creamy dessert.
Tip:
For a faster freeze, chill the container before adding the mixture—this helps the ice cream set quicker.
Time Breakdown:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Freeze Time: Varies (follow the manufacturer’s instructions)
Servings: Makes about 1 gallon
Calories: Approx. 250 per serving
Notes:
Feel free to swap out the peaches for other fruits like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or bananas for endless variations of this creamy, dreamy homemade ice cream!