Imagine a dessert that captures the essence of a perfect summer day - luscious ripe peaches dancing with golden honey, swirled into a creamy dream and topped with a crunchy almond streusel that adds a delightful textural surprise. This isn't just another ice cream recipe; this is a culinary journey that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary dessert experience that will transport your taste buds to pure bliss!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches, peeled and diced
- 1 cup honey
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Start by preparing the peaches. Peel the peaches and dice them into small pieces. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced peaches and 1/2 cup of honey. Stir gently and cook for about 10 minutes, until the peaches are soft and the mixture is fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, the remaining 1/2 cup of honey, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Add the cooled peach mixture to the cream mixture. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend until the mixture is smooth but still has some small chunks of peach for texture. If you prefer a chunkier ice cream, you can skip this step.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until completely chilled.
- While the ice cream mixture is chilling, prepare the almond streusel. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced almonds, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and melted butter. Mix until the almonds are well coated and the mixture resembles a crumbly dough.
- Spread the almond mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the almonds are golden brown, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Once the ice cream mixture is chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, typically about 20-25 minutes.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a lidded container, layering in some of the almond streusel as you go. This will give you delicious crunchy bits throughout the ice cream.
- Cover the container and freeze the ice cream for at least 2-4 hours, or until firm.
- When ready to serve, scoop the honeyed peach ice cream into bowls or cones and sprinkle additional almond streusel on top for extra crunch. Enjoy your delicious homemade dessert!
Tips
- Choose perfectly ripe peaches for the most intense flavor - they should be fragrant and slightly soft to the touch.
- Chill your ice cream mixture thoroughly before churning to ensure a smoother, creamier texture.
- For extra richness, use full-fat dairy products and high-quality honey.
- Toast your almonds before making the streusel to enhance their nutty flavor.
- If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can still make this recipe by using the freeze-and-stir method every 30 minutes during freezing.
- Store leftover streusel in an airtight container - it's delicious sprinkled over yogurt or morning oatmeal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 650kcal
Carbohydrates: 75g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Cholesterol: 120mg
