Dairy-Free Vanilla Peach Ice Cream

Prep: 20 minCook: 18 min10 servingsmediumAmerican
Dairy-Free Vanilla Peach Ice Cream

Creamy coconut and hemp milk ice cream infused with fresh peach puree and warm vanilla. Ready in under an hour with an ice cream maker, this dairy-free frozen dessert delivers smooth texture with subtle nutmeg notes. Serve soft or firm depending on preference.

Ingredients

10 servings
  • 2 can full fat coconut milk
    cashew cream1:1dairy-freeadds dairy

    richer texture

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  • ¾ C unsweetened vanilla hemp milk
    oat milk1:1dairy-freevegandairy-free

    neutral flavor

  • 3 peaches, peeled and diced
    nectarines1:1

    similar texture and sweetness

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  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ C granulated sugar
    coconut sugar1:1

    adds subtle caramel note

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  • salt
  • nutmeg

Instructions

  1. 1

    Puree the peaches in a food processor.

  2. 2

    Whisk together the sugar, vanilla, salt, hemp milk and coconut milks in a mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Whisk the pureed peaches and nutmeg into the milk mixture.

  4. 4

    Pour into an ice cream maker and churn for 20 minutes or until thickened.

  5. 5

    Transfer to an airtight bowl and freeze for 1-2 hours for firm texture, or serve immediately for soft serve consistency.

Tips

Tip 1

Chill the mixture before churning for faster thickening.

Tip 2

Use ripe, fragrant peaches for maximum flavor.

Tip 3

If mixture is too soft after churning, freeze longer before serving.

Good to Know

Storage

Airtight container in freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Make Ahead

Prepare base mixture up to 24 hours ahead; churn and freeze day of serving.

Serve With

Serve soft immediately after churning or after 1-2 hours frozen for firmer scoops.

Common Mistakes

Watch

Do not skip chilling base before churning to avoid extended churn times.

Watch

Do not over-freeze to avoid rock-hard texture; 1-2 hours is optimal for scoopable consistency.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

coconut milk
cashew cream1:1dairy-freeadds dairy

richer texture

Full guide →
hemp milk
oat milk1:1dairy-freevegandairy-free

neutral flavor

Full guide →

General Alternatives

peaches
nectarines1:1

similar texture and sweetness

Full guide →
granulated sugar
coconut sugar1:1

adds subtle caramel note

Full guide →
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