Creamy No-Churn Peach Ice Cream Recipe with Fresh Basil
A quick and easy no-churn peach ice cream with a fresh basil twist, perfect for a refreshing homemade summer dessert without any special equipment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ripe peaches, peeled and diced
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 10–12 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream, chilled
- 1 can (14 oz/396g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel the peaches by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water to loosen the skins. Peel and dice about 4 large peaches into small chunks.
- Toss the diced peaches with ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice in a bowl. Let sit for about 15 minutes to macerate.
- Finely chop 10-12 fresh basil leaves and stir them into the peaches.
- In a separate large bowl, pour 2 cups chilled heavy cream. Using an electric mixer, whip until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- Stir 1 can sweetened condensed milk with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in another bowl until combined.
- Gently fold the sweetened condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream using a rubber spatula. Then carefully fold in the peach and basil mixture, keeping the whipped cream airy.
- Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container, smooth the top, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly. Serve as is or garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
If you don’t have fresh basil, fresh mint can be used as a substitute. For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut cream and sweetened condensed coconut milk. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid grainy texture. Stir gently once or twice during freezing to reduce icy texture. Let ice cream soften 5-10 minutes before serving for easier scooping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (125 ml)
- Calories: 180220
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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