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Home » Peaches and Cream Ice Cream with Fresh Raspberry Coulis

Peaches and Cream Ice Cream with Fresh Raspberry Coulis

July 23, 2016 60 Comments


 

Stopping at local roadside produce stands in the summertime is so much fun!  Everyone seems to have their favorite little places where our cars automatically turn on their own into crowded parking lots.  When July arrives my husband and I know that it’s time to drive to the roadside stands to fill up the back of our Jeep with several bushels of ‘free-stone’ or ‘cling-free’ peaches.  I love this variety simply because they are so easy to remove the pit than the earlier varieties that are available in June.  ‘Free-stone’ peaches seem to have a more tender texture too.

 

But from what everyone is saying, both the June and July peaches have been super sweet this year.  And that’s such a good thing!

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.More peaches are grown in South Carolina than any other state in the U.S., and a healthy, but competitive rivalry exists between Georgia and South Carolina despite Georgia’s infamous nick-name of ‘the peach state’.  I guess that everyone has their own preference, and yea, I’m slightly biased about S.C.’s super sweet, tender, and juicy peaches.  My husband (not a S.C. native) found out that the reason for the extra sweetness of S.C. peaches is that more of this state’s peaches are grown closer to the mountains, in the foothills where the temps are slightly cooler, especially at night, which peach trees thrive on.

I’ve read and even prepared several recipes for fresh home-made peach ice cream, but thus far, my husband and I believe that the hands-down best recipe out there is from David Lebovitz that he shares in his bible on ice cream, “The Perfect Scoop”.   This time I decided to add a fresh raspberry puree to top off the ice cream simply because we love the flavor combo of  the classic ‘peach melba’.  Mmmm, can’t go wrong with this pair!

 
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Peaches and Cream Ice Cream with Fresh Raspberry Coulis

Peaches and Cream Ice Cream with Fresh Raspberry Coulis

Ingredients

  • 6 large fresh peaches (or frozen, we freeze peaches ever summer)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice

Fresh Raspberry Coulis

  • 2 baskets of fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 Tbsp. raspberry jam/preserves

Prepare the Peach Ice Cream

  • Place a large bowl or metal container in the freezer to chill before you begin.
  • This container is what you'll put the finished ice cream in and so it will be already be pre-chilled.
  • Peel, slice and pit the fresh peaches.
  • Add the sugar to the peaches.
  • With an immersion blender or hand-held electric beater, blend peaches and sugar with sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract and lemon juice.
  • Blend only until peaches are nice and chunky, not pureed.
  • Pour the peach mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Freeze for several hours or overnight until your desired level of firmness is achieved.

Instructions

Prepare the Raspberry Coulis

  1. In a medium bowl, puree the raspberries with an immersion blender.
  2. Pour the pureed raspberries into a medium sauce pan.
  3. Using a sieve, pour the mixture through and press lightly to separate the juices of the berries from the skin and seeds into a bowl.
  4. Discard the seeds and flesh (put them in your composite pile if you have one).
  5. Add sugar to the juice that has the seeds and skin/flesh removed.
  6. Return to the pan on a medium to high temperature burner on the stove.
  7. Add raspberry jam/preserves.
  8. Bring to a boil and stir for about 3 minutes.
  9. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  10. Serve with your favorite flavor of ice cream or pound cake.
© Roz

 

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 add sour cream to the sweetened peaches

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 add vanilla
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 with immersion blender, give it all a whirl and keep the peaches fairly chunky, not pureed
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Have some fun and take a trip to your favorite roadside produce stand this summer!
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Enjoy this Wonderful Peaches and Cream Ice Cream!

 

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Comments

  1. Pam says

    July 7, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    I bet that raspberry goes so well with the peaches!

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  2. Roz says

    July 7, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Yes, Pam, peaches and raspberries are superb together!

    Reply
  3. Anne @ Domesblissity says

    July 7, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Oh my goodness Roz. Those peaches look like the best peaches I’ve ever seen. I can taste them from here. This flavour combination tastes very much like a famous Aussie dessert called Peach Melba, named after a famous opera singer of ours called Dame Nellie Melba. It consisted of peaches, ice cream and raspberry sauce. Delicious!

    Anne xx

    Reply
  4. [email protected] at Marina says

    July 8, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    What a lovely dessert! Peaches are the best from the farmers markets picked just a few hours before they are sold…:)

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  5. Rachel Cotterill says

    July 8, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    Oh, I do love peaches – and they’re perfect with raspberries 🙂

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  6. Maureen says

    July 8, 2012 at 3:24 AM

    Those peaches look divine!

    I’ve never made coulis that way but it looks good!

    Reply
  7. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

    July 8, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    I haven’t had homemade peach ice cream since I was a girl and my father made it on a hand crank ice cream maker in the back yard.

    The peaches have been magnificent this year and lucky us, we live near some of the growers as you do. Your peach ice cream is perfect for our unseasonably warm weather.

    Have a great weekend Roz.
    Sam

    Reply
  8. Roz says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Anne, I agree completely with your thoughts about the class Peach Melba dessert. I love, love, love to make Peach Melba!

    Reply
  9. Roz says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Marina, thanks for stopping by! You’re right about the difference of fresh peaches!

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  10. Roz says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Rachel! We’ve got the same taste preferences for this pair of flavors! YUM!

    Reply
  11. Roz says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Sam, you ought to make some someday and joyfully re-live some of those childhood memories! Stay cool and thanks for stopping by!

    Reply
  12. drick perry says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I do love a good produce stand and really like that one – summer is so much fun, ain’t it… very nice looking dessert, I think peach ice cream is my favorite .. I try to make it several times during the summer and yes, I like freestone better myself….

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  13. Patti says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Hi Roz! Love all the pics in this post! I wish I had an ice cream machine!

    Reply
  14. The Tablescaper says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    This looks delightful! Come link to Seasonal Sundays.

    – The Tablescaper

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  15. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    This looks delicious Roz! I love all the fresh fruit in the summer 🙂

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  16. Kate says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    That was well worth the stop! The peaches are amazing this year.

    Reply
  17. Roz says

    July 8, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Hi Tablescapin’ Lady! Thanks for your comment and I’m over there on your hop to add this recipe for you! Thanks for the invite!

    Reply
  18. Roz says

    July 8, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Hi Drick! I so agree! Thanks for stopping by and for your kind thoughts!

    Reply
  19. Roz says

    July 8, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Hey Patti! We gave each other the ice cream machine for an anniversary or birthday; can’t remember what, but it is a worthy and fun purchase!

    Reply
  20. Slice of Southern says

    July 8, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    What a gorgeous dessert! I’d love for you to share this on my linky party, Southern Sundays. It would be perfect! Hope to see you there. http://www.alsiceofsouthern.blogspot.com

    Reply
  21. Roz says

    July 8, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Hi Slice! Thanks for you sweet compliment! I’ll be right over!

    Reply
  22. Roz says

    July 8, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Lisa . . . thanks and I hope that you’re keeping cool these days! xoxox Roz

    Reply
  23. Roz says

    July 8, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Kate, you’re so right; the peaches are dreamy sweet this year!

    Reply
  24. Catherine says

    July 8, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Dear Roz, Your peach ice cream sounds like a delicious and refreshing treat!! I also love the sauce to go over it. Beautiful post!
    I just picked up some more peaches yesterday. With the hot weather, I make sure to always have some homemade ice cream on hand. It’s a perfect way to end the day. Blessings my dear, your friend, Catherine xo

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  25. kitty says

    July 8, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    What a match made in food heaven your ice cream in sauce is!!! YUM! I’m your newest follower 🙂

    Reply
  26. Roz says

    July 8, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Catherine, I’ll be right on over this week when you post your peach ice cream too! I know it has to be incredibly delicious from your hands! xoxo back at you sweet lady!

    Reply
  27. Roz says

    July 8, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Hi Kitty,
    I’m enjoying following your delicious posts now too! So glad that we found each other!

    Reply
  28. Ciao Chow Linda says

    July 8, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Homemade peach ice cream sounds divine, but putting that fresh raspberry sauce on top just takes it to the top.

    Reply
  29. Roz says

    July 8, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    It truly does Linda, you’re absolutely spot on there! be well now, Roz

    Reply
  30. Ellen B Cookery says

    July 8, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    This recipe sounds so delicious, Roz… I have a soft spot for ice-cream. Thank-you for dropping by my post today and for your kind words. Consider me one of your new followers…You have an awesome blog!

    Reply
  31. Roz says

    July 8, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Hi Ellen, I’m so glad that I found your blog today too! and will be one of your ardent followers!

    Reply
  32. lorik says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Peaches and cream! Yum! Great photo too. So colourful!

    Reply
  33. Roz says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Thanks Lori . . . every inch of your blog is GORGEOUS!

    Reply
  34. Pierce says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Good score you have there with so much produce. Love that ice cream. Love summer fruits!

    Reply
  35. Eileen says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    This looks delicious! South Carolina does have wonderful peaches. Yum.

    Reply
  36. Joanne says

    July 9, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Peaches are my favorite summer fruit and I love the idea of turning their addictive sweetness into ice cream!

    Reply
  37. Frozen cocktails says

    July 9, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Wow, I love to try making that one. It looks tasty and it is good for now. I am craving for that one.

    Reply
  38. Roz says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Pierce, you got that right! Nothing like summer fruit!

    Reply
  39. Roz says

    July 9, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Eileen, so true! We’re lucky to have our peaches!

    Reply
  40. Roz says

    July 9, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Joanne, I had never tasted peach ice cream until I lived here . . . no one should ever wait that long for such yumminess! Thanks for your visit!

    Reply
  41. Kitchen Belleicious says

    July 9, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    not only did you make an incredible peach ice cream but that sauce on top! GENIUS and Beautiful! Oh and is that a biscoff cookies I spot! Gotta have those- i am obsessed with them

    Reply
  42. bellini says

    July 10, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Yes the South is famous for its peaches. It has been a damp Spring so our seasons are later than usual. Cherries have only use come in.

    Reply
  43. Roz says

    July 10, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Jessica, oh yea, the Biscoff cookies are a perfect addition! We eat more than one too! LOL!

    Reply
  44. Roz says

    July 10, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Val, enjoy that dampness and maybe send some of it our way! We need rain so badly! Gotta love those cherries!

    Reply
  45. CJ - Food Stories says

    July 10, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Thx for connecting with me on foodbuzz. I just subscribed to your blog feed and can’t wait to see what your next post will be!

    Reply
  46. Dalton Walker says

    July 10, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    We grow peaches here in Ruston, Louisiana but not commercially. They are medium to small but have a really sweet taste.

    Reply
  47. Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe says

    July 10, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    It’s july and our peaches are in… and the Perfect Scoop is my go-to ice cream book.

    come on by and see my big announcement ~~ Big for me anyway
    🙂

    Reply
  48. Roz says

    July 10, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    C.J. I’m following you back and on FB too! Happy Cooking!

    Reply
  49. Roz says

    July 10, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Sandi, great news and I’ll be right over!

    Reply
  50. Lizzy says

    July 12, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    The Perfect Scoop is my ice cream bible…I’ve never been disappointed. You’ve reminded me to buy a bushel of Indiana peaches this week to freeze for the winter. I love this combo of peach ice cream and raspberry sauce…sensational!!!

    Reply
  51. Slice of Southern says

    July 14, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe on Southern Sundays. Hope to see you there again!

    Reply
  52. Roz says

    July 14, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    You’re very welcome; after all, a little peach ice cream is perfect for a Southern Sunday afternoon treat!

    Reply
  53. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    July 23, 2016 at 4:26 AM

    A great summer treat, Roz. I just bought a couple of kilos of stone fruits and might save a couple of them to make this :-))

    Reply
  54. Italians Do Eat Better says

    July 23, 2016 at 6:06 AM

    Una ricetta molto golosa! Buon week-end!

    Reply
  55. Larry says

    July 23, 2016 at 11:19 AM

    Great looking dish Roz and perfect for this heat wave.

    Reply
  56. Ciao Chow Linda says

    July 25, 2016 at 11:08 AM

    That looks so luscious. I can’t wait to try this recipe with our fabulous JERSEY peaches!

    Reply
  57. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    July 25, 2016 at 4:05 PM

    Looking at the photos from your local roadside stand makes me very envious. The peaches that we get here in Florida look great but are hard as rocks. If they ever do get soft enough to eat, they are rotten on the inside. When I was growing up on our ranch in Texas, every 4th of July my father would make homemade peach ice cream. I’m sure yours is delicious.

    Reply
  58. ChgoJohn says

    July 26, 2016 at 12:44 AM

    You’re certainly right about the peaches this year, Roz. They are so very sweet and juicy this season.I don’t know if I’ll be able to put any aside for ice cream but if I do, I’ll be using your recipe. Thanks.

    Reply
  59. Pat Palmer says

    July 28, 2016 at 8:39 PM

    This recipe looks sooo good. And you always have such beautiful photographs. I must try this while peach season is in full mode.

    Reply
    • Roz says

      September 25, 2016 at 9:49 PM

      Hi Pat,

      Thank you for your kind compliments that you left on my blog in July. I apologize for not getting back to you sooner, but my teaching started back up in August and then I endured 2 surgeries. I’m just now getting back to responding to you and others and wanted to let you know how much I appreciated you!

      Best health,
      Roz
      La Bella Vita Cucina

      Reply

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