The Yummy Life

Air Fryer Green Beans with Mushrooms

Monica Matheny — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:11:44 -0600

Roasted Peach Ice Cream

Monica Matheny — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:11:44 -0600

Roasted Peach Ice Cream

By Monica makes 2 quarts

This peach ice cream has a creamy, smooth texture. Roasting the peaches concentrates their flavor for a yummy frozen treat.

Ingredients

FOR PEACH MIXTURE:
3 cups sliced very ripe peaches; approx. 3 medium peaches (1 lb)*
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup peach preserves
1/4 cup Peach Schnapps (optional)**
FOR ICE CREAM BASE:
2 3/4 cups whole milk, divided
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 vanilla bean + 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; OR 1 tablespoon vanilla extract + 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste; OR 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-1/2 tablespoons (2-1/4 oz.) cream cheese, softened

Directions

*For convenience and a more rustic, colorful ice cream, I prefer not to peel the peaches. The peels blend into small bits after they're roasted . However, feel free to peel them, if you prefer.

**Peach Schnapps improves the peach flavor and adds a softer, more scoopable consistency. It's not enough to taste the alcohol. It may be omitted, but the ice cream will freeze harder; so leave it out for a few minutes before scooping.

ROAST AND PUREE PEACHES:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Combine sliced peaches, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl, toss to evenly combine. Coat a large non-reactive baking dish (like a 9x13 glass casserole) with cooking spray. Add peach mixture and spread slices in a single layer. Bake 45 minutes, stir and flipping peach slices every 15 minutes.

Transfer roasted peaches and any remaining juices to a blender. Add preserves. Blend until pureed with only tiny bits visible. (Alternatively, transfer roasted peaches and preserves to a bowl and use an immersion blender to puree mixture.) Large chunks of peaches shouldn't remain--they will become icy chunks when frozen.

Add Peach Schnapps (if using). Set mixture aside.

TO MAKE ICE CREAM BASE:
In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup milk with cornstarch; set aside.

In 5 quart pan, combine remaining 2 1/2 cups milk, cream, sugar, salt, corn syrup, and vanilla (paste, bean, or extract). On medium-high heat bring mixture to rolling boil. Boil for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and whisk in the corn starch/milk slurry. Return to heat and continue to stir for 1-2 minutes; it will thicken slightly. Remove from heat.

Add cream cheese to a large mixing bowl and stir with a rubber spatula, pressing cream cheese against sides and bottom of bowl until it is smooth. Add 1/2 cup hot ice cream base liquid to cream cheese & whisk until smooth. Gradually add and stir in remaining hot mixture; whisking until smooth after each addition.

COMBINE TWO MIXTURES and REFRIGERATE:
Stir peach mixture into ice cream mixture until well combined.

Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours until completely chilled.* (Can transfer to two quart-size mason jars.) May be made ahead to this point and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

*TO QUICK CHILL mixture for making ice cream right away: Fill large bowl 3/4 full with ice cubes and add water. Pour hot milk mixture into 1 gallon freezer Ziploc bag, seal and immerse in bowl of ice water for at least 30 minutes until mixture is completely chilled; add more ice as needed.

TO FREEZE ICE CREAM: Pour chilled mixture into ice cream freezer and freeze according to instructions of your ice cream maker. (Note that this makes 1.5 quarts. For 1 quart ice cream freezers, make in 2 batches.) When finished, transfer frozen ice cream to a plastic container and press a sheet of parchment paper on top. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm. If it's frozen too hard to scoop, let ice cream soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping and serving.

The Yummy Life

Air Fryer Green Beans with Mushrooms

Green Beans and Mushrooms | Air Fryer

Roasted Peach Ice Cream

Roasted Peach Ice Cream

Protein Baked Blueberry Oatmeal - nutrient-rich with 12g protein per serving; make-ahead

Baked Blueberry Protein Oatmeal

Churros Cookies - the happy marriage of snickerdoodles and churros

Churros Cookies

Dulce de Leche in an Instant Pot - a fast, easy, foolproof method; only 1 ingredient

Dulce de Leche - Instant Pot

Baked Fish and Tomatoes with Coconut Curry Sauce

Baked Fish With Thai Coconut Sauce and Tomatoes

Brioche and Cornbread Stuffing - May be made up to 2 days ahead

Brioche and Cornbread Stuffing

Creamy Turkey Gravy with Fresh Herbs

Turkey Gravy | Creamy with Herbs

Protein Banana Bread - 11g protein per slice from yogurt, protein powder, and walnuts

Protein Banana Bread

Ginger Peach Butter - an easy spread for biscuits, bagels, toast or mix-in for yogurt, oatmeal and smoothies; canning tips and printable labels

Ginger Peach Butter (for canning)

Pickled Red Onions - fast and easy with endless uses

Pickled Red Onions

Slow Cooker Blueberry Butter - an easy flavorful spread for biscuits, bagels and toast or mix-in for yogurt, oatmeal and smoothies; canning tips with printable labels

Slow Cooker Blueberry Butter

Easy Ham, Cheddar, and Scallion Drop Scones - mix, drop, bake -- a quick savory scone for any meal

Cream Drop Scones With Ham, Cheddar and Scallions

Mexican Style Shredded Beef In An Instant Pot - tender, flavorful filling for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, and more

Mexican Shredded Beef | Instant Pot

5-Minute Dumpling or Wonton Soup with Spinach - a viral TikTok microwave method with delicious results

5-Minute Dumpling or Wonton Soup with Spinach

Make-Ahead Freezer Rolls - Enjoy warm, fluffy, buttery rolls without last-minute stress

Soft White Dinner Rolls | Freeze Ahead

Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip with Customized Toppings - make this quick appetizer recipe your own by adding different toppings

Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie - Cheesecake and pumpkin pie layered in one scrumptious dessert!

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie

Easy Orange Cream Drop Scones - mix, drop, bake -- a simple and delicious Panera copycat recipe

Cream Drop Scones - Orange

Easy Zucchini Parmesan - simple and healthier with no breading or frying

Zucchini Parmesan