Bourbon and peaches make a delicious pair in this bourbon peach ice cream recipe. You don’t even need an ice cream machine to make it! It’s that easy and so good.
Hi everyone! Happy Canada Day to my Canadian friends and a happy 4th of July to my friends south of the border.
I have just the thing we need for the dog days of summer like today – bourbon peach ice cream. I mean, bourbon + peaches + ice cream. What’s not to love? And it’s a breeze to make too. Let’s get to it!
What is no-churn ice cream?
“No-churn” sounds technical but it simply means no ice cream machine is needed. And it’s awesome because for people like us who lack the counter space (or the budget!) for yet another kitchen gadget, no-churn ice cream is a dream!
Ever since I learned how to make no-churn ice cream, I’ve been experimenting with lots of different flavour combinations. That’s the beauty of homemade ice cream – it’s really about taking your favourite things and making them into your favourite ice cream flavour.
What does no-churn ice cream taste like?
No-churn ice cream tastes exactly like ice cream! And the texture is just as creamy IMO.
Some people say you can’t beat the creaminess of ice cream made in an ice cream machine and that may be true but we really have not been able to tell the difference between our no-churn ice cream and store-bought ice cream. That says a lot!
How to make ice cream without an ice cream machine
The steps to making no-churn ice cream are very simple too (and notice how it doesn’t involve eggs):
You start with a base – I always use condensed milk – then you add in your flavour. In this case, I cooked some peaches with cinnamon and brown sugar to break it down. And added bourbon at the end (because why not?).
Next you whip some heavy cream. Put the two together (plus additional goodies like nuts and chocolate chips), freeze, and in a few hours you have homemade ice cream. It’s really that easy!
Check out this video of how I made Roasted Cherry Choco Chip Ice Cream if you don’t believe me : )
Bourbon peach ice cream
This peach ice cream is a great way to enjoy all the peaches that come with summer. It’s one of our favourite summer fruits and although we love to eat it as is, we also love to incorporate it in desserts such as this one.
Can you omit the bourbon? You absolutely can. Then you can enjoy it with the kids too.
You can also choose to add mix-ins like almonds (they are great with peaches) and truly make this recipe your own.
Related: Homemade Ube Ice Cream
Experiment with homemade ice cream this summer
Hope this inspires you to start making your own ice cream this summer (or any season!).
It’s fun and easy – involve the kids and make a day of it – and since you only put your favourite things in it, whatever flavour you end up making will be a favourite. Enjoy!
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Bourbon Peach Ice Cream (No-Churn!)
Ingredients
- 1 lb ripe peaches pitted, peeled, coarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2-3 tbsp bourbon to taste
- 1 10-oz can condensed milk
- 2 cups heavy cream whipped to med/stiff peaks
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan on low/medium heat, combine peaches, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Cook until the mixture is juicy and mushy (15-20 mins). Stir occasionally to help break down the fruit.
- Stir in 1 tsp vanilla and 2-3 tbsp bourbon. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 can condensed milk with your peach mixture. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Take about a cup of your whipped cream and fold into your condensed milk to lighten it up a bit. Then fold your lightened condensed milk into your whipped cream.
- Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container, smoothen the top and cover with plastic wrap to prevent ice from forming. Freeze 6-8 hours, preferably overnight.
Happy no-churning!
Did you make bourbon peach ice cream? What’s your favourite ice cream flavour? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.
Love peaches? Check out these easy and delicious peach recipes:
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- Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone Cream & Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce
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- Fresh Peach Clafoutis
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My mouth is watering just reading this! I’ve made homemade ice cream before but nothing this impressive! I will have to try making this myself!
Hope you like it Marielle!
Ooooo yum!!! Bourbon AND peach! Two of my favorites. This is a recipe I will need to try ASAP. Yummy
I am adding this recipe to my collection of no-churn ice cream recipes. Peaches in ice cream is heaven! Your recipe looks so easy to follow, I am sure I am going to have success with this.
Hello Maria! I’m sure you will 🙂
I like this homemade ice cream recipe! It looks really good and the addition of bourbon makes it even more interesting. I will try to make this too. Thanks for sharing!
I love peach ice cream! Its been forever since I have had any! This sounds so good right now
I like no-churn ice cream, to me it tastes “fresher” and more homemade. I love peaches and this sounds yummy.
I have to agree. And they are so easy to make too!
Jolina you just made peach ice cream even better. I love how simple and easy this is. I have yet to make peach ice cream. We made mango last week and blueberry this week. You make me wanna make peach next.
Hello Veena! You’re making me want to make mango and blueberries lol. Ice cream party?!
We love our no-churn ice cream. For years I wanted to buy an ice cream maker but Hubby knows how much we enjoy our ice cream and it would be too much of a temptation. Well!! I discovered no-churn. And we try to limit our production only for special occasion. I’m definitely making this recipe.
Hi Marisa! I totally get it 🙂 I wanted an ice cream maker too but not anymore since I learned how to make no-churn ice cream.
You had be at bourbon……This looks amazing and so tasty. I will have to give a try this weekend probably.
What a great recipe! And it has unlimited outcomes which is even better!
Exactly! That’s what I love about making ice cream at home.
I’ve never done the no churn ice cream before. I would be curious as to how it tastes. but you have at least sold me on needing to try it out. This looks marvelous.
Holy moly this looks so good! I want to make a tub of this and enjoy it on this super hot day!
I am a huge ice cream lover so I am all over this! It sounds delicious, and the fact that you don’t need an ice cream maker for it makes it even better!
These look delicious. I’ve never tried making peach ice cream like these before, but this recipe seems right up my alley!
You had me at bourbon and peaches….let alone the ice cream. I have been wanting to experiment with making my own ice cream for a long time. You have inspired me to try it today….you and the crazy heat we are having. Perfect ice cream eating weather. Great recipe!
Hi Denise! Crazy summer eh? Perfect for all kinds of ice cream experiments 🙂
Well, I’d like to try that kind of ice cream but could you please show me how to make a blueberry ice cream too? I really appreciate your consideration.
Hi Hieu! I have a basic recipe for no-churn recipe on the blog that is super customizable. Just search in the archives or using the search bar. You can experiment with all kinds of flavours from that basic recipe 🙂
I actually have the red ice cream container from the container store! I love it I’ve made ice cream out of Greek yogurt and fruit!! Oh my but I’m most definitely going to try this recipe out.
I love that container! Do you have the little round tubs too? They’re perfect for homemade ice cream 🙂
This looks so incredibly good. I absolutely love peach in any form, and with the weather, we all need ice cream!
Holy cow I want this for breakfast, lunch and dinner! And I mean, that’s okay in the summer, right?
I thought that was OK all year? LOL!
Oh my gosh, this looks delicious! And if we don’t omit the bourbon, then I have an excuse to not share with the kids! Sounds like a win-win for me!!
LOL I love how you think Stephanie 🙂
Homemade no-churn is the BEST. Loving the flavours happening here. Peach and bourbon go so well together. I know hubby would LOVE this one for sure.
This ice cream sounds absolutely delicious! I’m going to give your recipe a try… my family will love it!
This does look super creamy!! And bourbon and peach? You genius! Like a cocktail and drink all in one 😉 Perfect on warm day. Though, we aren’t having the temps you guys are having, that’s for sure. Like, I think our heat pump cut in yesterday and everything and there was some point in the weekend that we turned out fireplace on, lol. No matter, I’m still going to be enjoying my fair share of this deliciousness 😉 Hope you had a great Canada Day weekend, Jolina.
Hey Dawn! I heard weather’s pretty crazy there. Hope you’re finally getting some summer sunshine!
Who can’t resist ice cream, peaches and bourbon? I know I can’t. 🙂 I will get try to make this recipe and surprise my family and friends.