Nectarine Ice Cream

Nectarine ice cream is uncomplicated ice cream, simply pure deliciousness scooped onto a golden cone. Nectarines add vibrant flavor, and a splash of peach liqueur and a squeeze of honey complement the fruit and make it easy to scoop straight from the freezer.

Nectarine Ice Cream

When ice cream is this simple and this good, it’s all about the fruit so choose the best nectarines (or peaches) you can find. If you could bottle up all that’s magical about summer into a single dessert, you’d have this blissful ice cream. Top with nectarine slices and enjoy!

Nectarine Ice Cream
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Nectarine Ice Cream

Nectarine Ice Cream

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Description

Nectarine ice cream is pure summer deliciousness! Nectarines add vibrant flavor, and a splash of peach liqueur and a squeeze of honey complement the fruit.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups peeled and diced nectarines
  • 1 Tbsp peach liqueur (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. Combine nectarines, peach liqueur, honey, salt, and sugar in a food processor; blend until mostly smooth. Pour mixture into a medium bowl and whisk in heavy cream and whole milk. Cover and chill mixture for four hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Pour chilled ice cream mixture into frozen cylinder of ice cream maker; freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions. Spoon mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze overnight until firm.

Notes

The peach liqueur adds flavor and prevents the ice cream from freezing too firmly.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup

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11 Comments

  1. Oh my! I’m so into nectarines right now. What a fabulous combination of flavors with a little booze for the ultimate smooth mouth-feel!! Delicious work Laura!

  2. I was just in the US and had some organic peaches that were out of this world good! What a lovely idea is this ice cream 😀

  3. Wow, this is my kind of ice cream! Loaded with fresh summer fruit. I also love the optional peach liqueur. Perfect addition!

  4. This is such a beautiful ice cream! I love nectarines and love that you used it in ice cream with the liquer as well! I have a peach ice cream in mind that I want to do before summer ends 🙂

  5. What a splendid weekend recipe! Looking for the perfect nectarine at the farmers market with ice cream as my goal makes me very happy!

  6. Love the sound of this flavor Laura! Summer perfect! Wish we could get juicy nectarines and peaches all year long!