Nothing says summer like creamy Homemade Peach Ice Cream made in an ice cream maker with simple ingredients like heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, eggs, and fresh, ripe peaches. The sweet taste of peaches and cream shine in this summertime favorite. With 4 million+ views and hundreds of 5 star reviews, this is the best homemade peach ice cream recipe on the internet!

Reader Michele commented: “I’ve made a lot of homemade ice cream over the years. This is undoubtedly the best peach ice cream I’ve ever eaten! I followed the recipe for the cooked custard version exactly, and it was perfect. ★★★★★”

Fresh peach ice cream in a loaf pan with a scooper and a scoop in a cup with fresh peaches around it.


Table of Contents
  1. Why this Recipe Makes the Best Peach Ice Cream
  2. Equipment Needed
  3. Peach Ice Cream Ingredients
  4. How to Make Peach Ice Cream in an Ice Cream Maker
  5. Recipe FAQ’s
  6. Recipe Tips
  7. More Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
  8. Best Peach Ice Cream Recipe Recipe
  9. More States I Have Visited in my American Eats Series

Every summer when the peaches come on, we make all of our peach favorites, like Fresh Peach Cobbler and Peach Pie. We even grill peaches and serve them with vanilla ice cream for a quick and easy treat. But we always make sure to churn at least one or two batches of this old-fashioned homemade peach ice cream.

This fresh peach ice cream recipe is loaded with real peach flavor from 2 full cups of fresh peaches. It’s homemade peach ice cream at it’s best – indulgent and sweet and churned right at home, just like I remember from my childhood. I included it in my collection of recipes from Georgia (“The Peach State”) in my American Eats series, where I’m visiting recipes and flavors that each state is well-known for, one at a time.

We love making homemade ice cream, especially flavors that you can’t always find at the grocery store. Be sure to try our Lemon Ice Cream, Maple Walnut Ice Cream, or Blackberry Swirl Ice Cream next!

A scoop of fresh peach icecream in a loafpan with a curled scoop and a scooper off to the side.
A peach ice cream cone in the ice cream container.

Why this Recipe Makes the Best Peach Ice Cream

  • Cooked or uncooked. You can either make a custard base or skip cooking and just use two whole pasteurized eggs in the ice cream base while will also give a wonderfully rich, creamy ice cream. Both are delicious.
  • Real, fresh peach flavor. There are no artificial extracts or syrups used to achieve the peach flavor here, so the pure, natural taste of fresh peaches and cream really is the star of this ice cream recipe.
A cup with a scoop of peach ice cream inside and fresh peaches behind it.

Equipment Needed

  • Ice Cream Maker: I have a 1 1/2-quart Cuisinart ice cream maker that came with an extra freezer bowl so you can make two batch of ice cream without having to refreeze a bowl in between. It’s nice to not have to worry about dealing with rock salt and ice like when I was growing up and we would actually hand-crank the ice cream maker to churn ice cream in the summer at my grandparents’ house.
  • Freezer-safe containers: A bread pan is the perfect size for a batch of ice cream, but you can also purchase ice cream-specific containers online or at kitchen specialty stores. These white pint-sized ice cream containers are so cute and you can write on them in sharpie.

Don’t forget to stick the freezer bowl from your ice cream maker into the freezer the night before you want to churn a batch of ice cream so it has at least 12-18 hours to get completely frozen.

An overhead image of a container of homemade peach ice cream with a scoop in it.
A scoop of peach ice cream in a small bowl next to spoons with a slice of peach on top.

Peach Ice Cream Ingredients

This is a quick overview of some of the important ingredients you’ll need for this homemade peach ice cream recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  • Peaches: We prefer using fresh peaches in this recipe for the best flavor, but unsweetened frozen peaches will work almost just as well. I don’t recommend using canned peaches.
  • Dairy: I like using a combination of heavy cream and whole milk for the smoothest mouthfeel and rich, creamy results.
  • Egg yolks: This is a cooked custard ice cream base, which has the best texture and flavor, but you could leave the eggs out entirely for a Philadelphia-style ice cream that doesn’t require any cooking.
  • Lemon juice: This keeps the flavors and natural coloring of the peach ice cream nice and bright without giving a lemony taste.
Ingredients for making homemade peach ice cream.

How to Make Peach Ice Cream in an Ice Cream Maker

  1. Peel peaches the easy way. When you are ready to make the ice cream, peel the peaches by dunking them into a large pot of boiling water for 15-30 seconds, then immediately transfer them to an ice water bath. The skins should slide right off!
A blanched peach in an ice water bath to stop the cooking process.
  1. Mix peaches and sugar. Slice the peaches and place them in a large bowl with the lemon juice and half of the sugar. This will help soften the peaches and draw out their juices (a process known as maceration). Let them sit for 30 minutes, then mash really well with a potato masher or fork. We like small bits of peach in the ice cream, but not large chunks, which will freeze icy and hard if they are too large. You could also just stick the peaches in the blender and blend.
  2. Strain and reserve peach juice. Strain the mashed peaches through a fine mesh strainer for adding the peach juices to the ice cream base, reserving the peach solids for later.
A bowl of sliced peaches with sugar to draw out the juices.
  1. Heat milk, cream, and sugar. While the peaches sit, make the ice cream base by heating the milk and cream with sugar and salt in a large saucepan over medium-low to medium heat just until steaming, stirring occasionally.
  2. Whisk egg yolks. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining ¼ cup of sugar and egg yolks in a medium bowl until they lighten in color.
  3. Combine. Temper the egg yolks by whisking 1 cup of the hot liquid into the beaten sugar and yolks to gradually warm them up before adding them into the pan of hot liquid on the stovetop.
  4. Thicken. Continue to cook and stir until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. I like to use a digital thermometer to watch for the custard to reach 170 to 175°F to know when it’s ready.
  5. Add flavoring. Remove from the heat and stir in the reserved peach juices and vanilla extract.
  6. Chill completely. This can be done faster by placing the saucepan of peach ice cream base in an ice water bath in a larger pan and stirring occasionally to speed up the process. Or you can just let the base chill in the fridge for 4 hours until completely cold.
Sugar and egg yolks in a glass bowl.
Cooked peach ice cream custard base in a saucepan in an ice bath.
  1. Churn. Once the ice cream base has cooled completely, transfer it to an ice cream maker and churn for 20-30 minute until it is thick, has increased in volume, and is the consistency of soft-serve.
  2. Add fresh peaches. Add the reserved peach pulp to the ice cream during the last minute or two of churning so that it can mix evenly into the ice cream.
Churning homemade peach ice cream in a cuisinart ice cream maker.
  1. Freeze. Transfer the soft peach ice cream into a freezer-safe container, then stick it in the freezer for 4-6 hours to harden completely so that it is scoopable and firm. This process is known as “curing” the ice cream.

PRO TIP: Because this is a fruit-based ice cream made with real peach juice and fruit has more water content to it naturally, it tends to freeze on the hard side, so I find it best to let it sit out at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping so it can soften slightly.

Scoops of homemade peach ice cream in a metal bread pan.

Recipe FAQ’s

Do I have to cook the custard base?

In many old-fashioned ice cream recipes, the eggs are just whisked into the sugar and then added to the milk and cream without heating any of it before churning. If you wanted to skip the cooking steps, you could use two whole pasteurized eggs instead of the egg yolks and take this approach and it would be safe to eat. Or you could just leave out the eggs entirely for a Philadelphia-style ice cream.

How long is homemade ice cream good for?

This homemade peach ice cream will be good for about 1-2 weeks stored in the freezer. It doesn’t last quite as long as the store bought kinds because there are no preservatives or added ingredients to keep it from crystallizing.

Can I make this with half-and-half?

Regular whipping cream, half-and-half, or lower fat milk may be used, but because they don’t have the same fat content as heavy cream, the peach ice cream won’t be as creamy and will freezer harder.

A glass bowl of homemade peach ice cream with slices of fresh peaches in it.
An sugar cone with a scoop of peach ice cream standing in a glass jar next to sliced fresh peaches.

Recipe Tips

  • Use a 1.5- to 2-quart ice cream maker: The smaller size ice cream maker barely fits the full batch, but I can usually get away with it without overflowing the base. If you only have a 1-quart ice cream maker you will need to churn the base in batches.
  • Avoiding scrambled eggs: By adding the hot liquid slowly to the whisk egg yolks, this helps prevent them from scrambling. If your liquid is boiling or you cook the base too long after adding the eggs, this can occur.
  • Chunks of fruit: It’s tempting to leave large chunks of peach in the ice cream, but they freeze into little peach ice cubes, so it’s best to mash them pretty fine for the smoothest results.
  • Mix-ins: This ice cream base is delicious on it’s own, but if you wanted to add mix-ins you might consider something like chopped Golden Oreo cookies, small chunks of blondies or yellow cake, or a broken up graham cracker crust from the store.
  • Ice cream sandwiches: Make ice cream sandwiches with my favorite gingerbread cookies or molasses cookies. Peach + Gingerbread = Heaven.
  • Turn it into a milkshake: Use this ice cream instead of vanilla ice cream to make a Copycat Chick-Fil-A Peach Milkshake!
An overhead image of a cup full of homemade peach ice cream.
An overhead image of three scoops of peach ice cream in top of the ice cream container.

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4.80 from 380 votes
Amy Nash
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 38 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6 servings
This homemade peach ice cream recipe in an ice cream maker is the most popular ice cream recipe on my website for good reason. It's an old-fashioned peach ice cream recipe made with fresh peaches for real peach flavor and a perfectly sweetened custard base made from simple ingredients like heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and egg yolks. The sweet taste of peaches and cream shine in this summertime favorite!

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium peaches peeled and sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Peel and slice peaches, then toss in a large bowl with ½ cup of the sugar (if doubling the recipe make sure to double this sugar amount to 1 cup) and lemon juice to combine. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour, until the peaches are soft and have released their juices to create a syrupy liquid.
    3 medium peaches, 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • Once the peaches have released their juices, mash them with a fork or potato masher until only very small chunks of peach remain. You don't want large, individual pieces of peach in your ice cream or they will freeze very hard. Strain the juice into a separate bowl, reserving both the liquid and the mashed peaches and refrigerating until ready to use.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, stir together the cream, milk, another ½ cup of the sugar, and the salt. Heat over medium-low heat until hot, but not bubbling.
    ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 ½ cup heavy cream, 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and remaining ¼ cup of sugar, until light in color, about two minutes.
    5 large egg yolks
  • While whisking, slowly pour in ½ cup of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk and sugar mixture to temper the eggs before adding them to the custard base. Slowly add another ½ cup of hot cream, whisking the entire time.
  • Pour the tempered egg yolks into the saucepan with the rest of the custard base and stir gently with a wooden spoon for 2-4 minutes, or until the temperature is between 170-175 and the mixture is just thick enough to coat the back of the spoon. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
    1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Strain the custard base through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl, then stir in liquid from the mashed peaches and refrigerate for 4 hours, until thoroughly chilled.
  • Pour peach ice cream base into ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions, until it looks like soft-serve ice cream, about 25-30 minutes. Add the reserved mashed peaches during the last 30 seconds or so of the churning process, then transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze at least 4-6 hours to ripen.

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Notes

  • No-cook version: Alternatively, if you are intimidated by a custard-base ice cream, you could just use 2 whole eggs instead of 5 egg yolks and skip the process of heating the cream, milk and sugar then tempering the eggs.  Just follow the steps of the recipe with the peaches, sugar, and lemon juice, then to make the ice cream base, just whisk the 2 whole eggs really well in a large bowl before slowly adding the sugar while whisking.  Stir in the cream, milk, vanilla and peach juices, then continue with the recipe as written to churn and freeze.
  • Storage: This homemade peach ice cream will be good for about 1-2 weeks stored in the freezer. It doesn’t last quite as long as the store bought kinds because there are no preservatives or added ingredients to keep it from crystallizing.
  • Use a 1.5- to 2-quart ice cream maker: The smaller size ice cream maker barely fits the full batch, but I can usually get away with it without overflowing the base. If you only have a 1-quart ice cream maker you will need to churn the base in batches.
  • Avoiding scrambled eggs: By adding the hot liquid slowly to the whisk egg yolks, this helps prevent them from scrambling. If your liquid is boiling or you cook the base too long after adding the eggs, this can occur.
  • Chunks of fruit: It’s tempting to leave large chunks of peach in the ice cream, but they freeze into little peach ice cubes, so it’s best to mash them pretty fine for the smoothest results.
  • Mix-ins: This ice cream base is delicious on it’s own, but if you wanted to add mix-ins you might consider something like chopped Golden Oreo cookies, small chunks of blondies or yellow cake, or a broken up graham cracker crust from the store.
  • Ice cream sandwiches: Make ice cream sandwiches with my favorite gingerbread cookies or molasses cookies. Peach + Gingerbread = Heaven.

Nutrition

Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 1422IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1mg
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This post was originally published in July, 2017. The photos and content were updated in February, 2022.

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  1. Cheryl says:

    Can’t wait to try this Peach ice cream … For my grandsons 3rd Birthday party 🎈 🎊 🥳 🎉

    1. Amy says:

      Oh this would be the perfect birthday treat!

  2. Sara says:

    5 stars
    I made this exactly by the recipe and thought it was amazing! Great way to beat this Alabama heat! Thanks for the recipe – it will be made on repeat!

  3. Hilary says:

    5 stars
    Best Peach ice cream I have ever had🍑🍑🍑 I used fresh peaches from Ham Orchard (near Dallas) absolutley delicious🧡🧡🧡

    1. Amy says:

      I’m so glad you loved it!

  4. Jackie Belcher says:

    5 stars
    This is amazing!! I macerated in 1/2 cup vanilla sugar and used a dab more lemon juice .. this is so so good!! A keeper forever!🍑❤️

  5. Kristin says:

    5 stars
    This was perfect! Made exactly as written with fresh texas peaches and can’t imagine a better way enjoy our peach bounty!

  6. Michele says:

    5 stars
    I’ve made a lot of homemade ice cream over the years. This is undoubtedly the best peach ice cream I’ve ever eaten! I followed the recipe for the cooked custard version exactly, and it was perfect.

  7. Megan says:

    The ice cream maker I have makes it very difficult to add ingredients during the churning process. Would it be better to add the peach pulp at the beginning or to save it and mix it in by hand at the end?

    1. Amy says:

      I would just mix it in by hand at the end.

    2. Looopy says:

      That’s how I did it, I added everything in the pan after making the custard, mixed in the pulp. I even cut a few extra pieces of peaches into the pan before putting in the fridge. Dump the whole thing in the VA ice cream maker and it worked Just fine

  8. Linda says:

    5 stars
    I didn’t think I would use my ice cream maker but thought it would be a good 4th of July treat. I have never gotten so many compliments and requests for more. I have now made this recipe several times and nobody can get enough. Thank you!

  9. Luci Kent says:

    Has anybody added a bit of almond extract

    1. Amy says:

      I am a big fan of almond extract. I think it would be good in this ice cream.

      1. David says:

        I know the almond extract would detract from the peach flavor. I don’t recommend it.

  10. Ellen Lucas says:

    5 stars
    Can’t wait to make this in the morning.

  11. Matt W says:

    I’d like to make a sugar free version with Stevia. Will that work? If so, is there a difference in how much Stevia to use instead of sugar?

    1. Amy says:

      I wish I could help but I don’t have any experience with Stevia.

    2. Looopy says:

      I have made it with monk fruit/erythritol… I don’t care for Stevia because I feel like there’s an aftertaste. If you don’t, it would probably work. The monk fruit worked great!

      1. Ingrid Hanson says:

        If you used pure stevia, there’s no aftertaste. Reading the fine print on most stevia products, there’s a boatload of maltodextrin added (another sweetener, which can cause an increase in blood sugar). That said, this recipe sounds like the wonderful homemade peach ice cream from my childhood. I’m getting a bunch of peaches to freeze early next week, and I’m most definitely making this recipe!

  12. Jay Biddle says:

    5 stars
    Is there a recipie for this peach ice cream.
    Example: 4 eggs

    1. Amy says:

      Hi Jay! Yes, but you must have scrolled right past it to comment. At the top of this post (and every post on my site) there is a button that says “jump to recipe”. If you click that it will take you straight to the measurements, ingredients, and instructions.

  13. Ann Back says:

    This is a great recipe. Even convinced a friend to buy an ice cream maker. However, I doubled the recipe but it did not make a gallon of peach ice cream. Often homemade ice cream recipes instruct the cook to “fill with milk or cream to the fill line.” Did I miss it in your instructions?

  14. Alison says:

    3 stars
    It’s a good, easy recipe. It I found it way too sweet for my taste and the peachy flavor was barely there. I ended up adding extra cream and peaches to compensate for the sweetness. Any ideas to up the peach flavor? Could I cut the sugar without sacrificing the recipe? The texture is great.

    1. Amy says:

      Hi Alison! If it is just too sweet, you can cut back on the sugar by 1/4 to 1/2 cup (especially if your peaches are extra sweet). Are you using yellow peaches or white peaches? This recipe definitely works best with yellow peaches. It’s hard to get more peach flavor just by adding more peaches, which can make the ice cream icy. You could try roasting the peaches first, which will evaporate some of their liquid and concentrate the flavor a bit and that might let you add a bit more peach to the recipe without compromising the recipe.

  15. Elizabeth H. says:

    5 stars
    Delicious! Worth the effort!

  16. Chetana says:

    5 stars
    everyone loooooved it. it has great flavor

    1. Amy says:

      Thank you!

  17. Nanette Frank says:

    5 stars
    So BAD!!! Lots of work, didn’t think it was worth the trouble. UNTIL we tasted it!!!!! So reesiculousssssss! Y peaches were fresh off the tree, a little bitter, but I still think I could’ve reduced the sugar. Oh dear. I am in Thu ruh buhl.

  18. m says:

    easy to make but very very sweet

  19. devon says:

    1 star
    This is a frozen custard. Not an Ice cream. Please label it correctly

    1. Amy says:

      Curious if you made it or if the 1-star rating was just for spite because you think it’s not ice cream, even though it most certainly is.

  20. LiiLii says:

    Awesome recipe! Make this every year during peach season here in CO, I’ll say that peaches from Paonia are better than Palisade btw, not from either place but just my opinion. I added a couple extra peaches and cut down a smidge on the sugar, thanks for this!! My favorite way to use up the mass amount of peaches I buy before they get too ripe!

    1. Amy says:

      It’s the best! And you get to enjoy those peaches so much longer with delicious peach ice cream sitting in the freezer!

  21. Chris H says:

    5 stars
    This is probably the best ice cream recipe I’ve ever made! Bit of a lengthy process, but I believe the process is what makes it so good! Worth the wait! This will be a regular summer rotation for the family.

  22. SP says:

    3 stars
    This did not turn into ice cream for me! Sad. It was a lot of work.

    1. Amy says:

      Oh I am sorry! I wonder what happened? I can help troubleshoot any issues you might have had if you want to describe how it turned out? There are some factors like too much sugar, too much salt, freezer bowl not cold enough, over churning that could be an issue. Homemade ice cream is quite soft when it is first made so sticking it in the freezer for a couple hours will help it set. Let me know if you have any more questions!

  23. Zee says:

    4 stars
    delicious and relatively simple (though I did manage to overcook the custard- fixed that by putting it in a cold sink and whipping), but a little too sweet for my taste despite me using 3.5 very juicy peaches (1 orange and 2.5 pink). will definitely cook the peaches and add less sugar next time!

  24. Jodi says:

    The ice cream is so delicious. We often soften in microwave and serve on cinnamon french toast. Splurge at breakfast time. Add sausage or bacon to balance the sweet.

    Can you make this recipe with frozen peaches?

    1. Amy says:

      Wow that sounds incredible! Peach ice cream on french toast, yum. Yes, you can use unsweetened frozen peaches as well.

  25. Michael McDonald says:

    5 stars
    Hi,
    Love to read recipes and comments.
    Someone was offended that you called it ice cream instead of custard. You clearly said custard in the instructions.
    I couldn’t let that go😏

    1. Amy says:

      Lol, thanks for your support!

  26. Katie says:

    5 stars
    This turned out delicious! Very pleased with this recipe! I used frozen peaches and an immersion blender to pulverize the peaches, and the texture/consistency turned out great!

  27. Norman Camamile says:

    5 stars
    Hi Amy, your peach ice cream recipe looks delicious and so I am gearing up to make it. Before I do though, I’d like to know what can I expect in the flavor and/or texture profile out of the tempering the eggs (custard method) vs not tempering (uncooked version), i.e., what does one method have that the other doesn’t? Not sure which to go after. Great job by the way!!!!

    1. Amy says:

      The tempering version has a richer flavor, richer texture, improved stability and custardy flavor. The uncooked version has a lighter texture. And sometimes the flavors are brighter when not cooked. It may not freeze as firmly as custard-style ice cream. This can result in a slightly icier texture unless you add stabilizers or more fat (like cream).
      If you’re looking for a dense, creamy ice cream with a deep flavor, tempering the eggs is the way to go. But if you want a lighter, more straightforward flavor and a quicker, simpler method, the uncooked version works great.
      I hope that helps!

  28. Mary Allen says:

    Can the base be made a day or 2 and kept in refrigerator before making the ice cream?

    1. Amy says:

      Great question. Yes, that would work. Just be sure to cover it with plastic wrap or a lid so it doesn’t absorb odors from the fridge.

  29. George Schultz says:

    Thank for the tip on fruit turning to ice cubes when frozen.

    1. Amy says:

      You’re welcome!

  30. Philip says:

    5 stars
    Just made this recipe last night. Honestly, tasted just like my grandfather’s. Best peach ice cream I’ve ever made. Wish I would have discovered sooner!

    1. Amy says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it and it brought back those memories!

  31. HENRIETTE says:

    5 stars
    Simply the best THANKYOU

    1. Amy says:

      Thank you Henriette!

  32. Marybeth says:

    5 stars
    This recipe was easy to follow, and it turned out great! I used the option to tweak the portions to “4” instead of six portions, and that seems just perfect for two of us. It started to come together (freeze) quicker than 20 minutes, so I may have added the peach pulp a little late…but it’s so good!

    1. Amy says:

      Great Marybeth! I am happy to hear the portions worked out for the two of you.

  33. Edward Rickenbacker says:

    5 stars
    My wife and I made this today with Tennessee peaches and it is delicious. We doubled the recipe.
    We will be making it again for the 4th of July weekend and plan on quadrupling it. It’s worth the effort but I do suggest that if you want the Scoopable version make it a day or two ahead of time. We highly recommend it.

    1. Amy says:

      Great Tip! Thank you Edward! I’m jealous you have so many fresh peaches!

      1. Edward Rickenbacker says:

        We buy them by the bushel and normally get 2- bushels

  34. Carol says:

    5 stars
    Really delicious. I used the Kitchen Aid ice cream bowl for the first time. I froze the bowl as well as the dasher for a couple of days until I had time to make it. I also had bought half and half based on another recipe I saw so I used that instead of the whole milk. I think the key is having peaches that are almost too ripe to get the best flavor. The taste reminds me of the homemade peach ice cream we ate as kids.

    1. Amy says:

      Great Carol! I am glad you enjoyed it. I love it when food is nostalgic and brings back fond memories.

  35. Julie Steinhauer says:

    5 stars
    I have been making this Peach Ice Cream since you first posted it back in 2017. It is, without doubt, the best peach ice cream recipe I have ever had and head and shoulders above “store bought”. So reminiscent of my childhood with the old-fashioned hand churn…

    I typically split the vanilla and add almond, somedays I’ll add toffee bits, caramel, or butterscotch sauce. I even adapt it to make during strawberry season!

    Thank you for bringing such joy and a wonderful food memory!

    1. Amy says:

      Oh my goodness Julie! That is the nicest thing to say! Thank you so much. I am glad it brings such wonderful food memories.

  36. Julia Brinton says:

    This was the most incredible peach ice cream I’ve ever had. I intended to take it to a cookout, but selfishly changed my mind!

    1. Amy says:

      Ha ha Julia. I may or may not have done the same thing before. Sometimes it’s hard to share 😉 Especially with ice cream when you can stick it right in the freezer and enjoy it for many nights and days!

  37. Vivian Hill says:

    hi! how much peach juice should I add to the custard? I have a lot and don’t want it to be too runny. Thank you!

    1. Amy says:

      Hi! I use about 1 cup of peach juice. A little more than that will be fine though.

  38. ice cream lover says:

    5 stars
    this is by far the best ice cream I’ve ever made, And I make a lot of ice cream.
    The only change I made was to add extra peach mash into it.
    when you initially macerate Your peaches and then mash them and separate the peaches from the juice…
    Double that. Then just add the extra mash, not the juice to the final mix.
    it is peach heaven!

    1. Amy says:

      Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words! I am glad you liked this peach ice cream!

  39. Jeri says:

    5 stars
    I made this to bring to a friend’s house for dessert summer of 2024. Topped it with peaches I macerated with homemade Amaretto. Everyone said it was the best peach ice cream ever. I made it again this July for dessert at a dinner party at my house. Again, best peach ice cream ever! Making it again this weekend for our daughter and two grandsons who are visiting this weekend. I’ve made this so many times and every time it’s the BEST! Alaskan’s eat the most ice cream per capita and we certainly eat our share.

    1. Amy says:

      Oh my goodness I love this so much! You made my day. We loved visiting Alaska. It’s so beautiful there and yes we had lots of delicious ice cream during our stay. 😉

  40. MARK A BULLE says:

    5 stars
    Just tried this for the fist time as we have a bumper cop of peaches this and I am trying to get creative with recipes to use them up and this turned out fantastic, my wife is still raving about it.

  41. Steph says:

    5 stars
    I never leave comments but have made this two summers in a row with fresh peaches. It’s my favorite ice cream I’ve ever made. Truly luxurious.

    1. Amy says:

      Thank you Steph! I love that you called it luxurious. There is no better way to describe it!

  42. Nancy Liebert says:

    Question – can we eat when done churning like it’s soft serve, or do I need to put in freezer to temper per your instruction?

    1. Amy says:

      Yes you can eat it right away! It is whatever you prefer! Letting it freeze for 4-6 hours will solidify it and let the flavors saturate the ice cream and help the flavor develop more but you can eat some right away if you can’t wait. 😉

  43. Cody says:

    5 stars
    My son and I made this today with homegrown peaches. It’s absolutely the best peach ice cream any of us has tasted. We followed the recipe to a T. We’re going to try the chocolate ice cream next.

    1. Amy says:

      I love this! Thank you! So amazing you were able to use homegrown peaches! Let me know how the chocolate ice cream goes!

  44. Chris says:

    5 stars
    Delicious. Follow her instructions regarding a larger ice cream maker. It was too much for my one quart. Will divide next time. Also, a little hack. Trying to mash the peaches with a fork was tedious. I ended up using a pastry blender. It worked beautifully.

    1. Amy says:

      Using a pastry blender is a great hack. Thanks for making this recipe!

  45. Cathy Podgorny says:

    Tried other peach ice cream recipes before and they were either too thick and left a filmy taste in your mouth or the peaches were too frozen. This was amazing and will be our go to from now on. Because this was so good I tried your strawberry ice cream two days later to use up the rest of the whipping cream. I don’t know which one i like the best. They are both amazing! Next up will be your chocolate flavor! Thank you!

    1. Amy says:

      Wow Cathy! You just made my day! That is so nice of you to say. I am glad you liked the peach and strawberry ice cream. I have so many fun ice cream flavors you will have to try more!

  46. emily says:

    I am noticing in this recipe the mashed peaches are reserved separated from the juice created from maceration. The recipe states to save both (I interpreted separately) but I only see you add the mashed peaches back in at the end. Did I miss when the juice gets added in?

    1. Amy says:

      Hi Emily, Add the peach juice in step 7 – Strain the custard base through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl, then stir in liquid from the mashed peaches and refrigerate for 4 hours, until thoroughly chilled. Let me know if you have any more questions!

  47. Liv says:

    5 stars
    So easy and delicious. Used our own homegrown peaches. This recipe never fails.

    1. Amy says:

      Thank you so much for making this recipe Liv! I am so jealous you were able to use your homegrown peaches. That’s amazing!

  48. Michelle G says:

    5 stars
    I’ve made this many times and am churning a batch right now with the last of our summer peaches. Thank you for sharing this! You write such clear directions and your recipes always turn out great for me. 🙂

    1. Amy says:

      Thank you so much Michelle! It’s sad to see those summer peaches go! What a delicious way to finish them off.