dairy free fresh peach ice cream

Cool, creamy homemade peach ice cream. Made with coconut milk, cashews and sweet peaches. This dairy free ice cream is oh so dreamy!

Even though it’s September, it’s still feels like summer here in California. The 90’s are still going strong {the temperature, that is}. If I’ve got my iced coffee or a bowl of this peach ice cream, I’m good. Otherwise, bring on the fall weather. How I love the Fall!

Fresh peaches are still available at the grocery stores so of course I can’t resist buying them. Stocking up any chance I get so I can make recipes like this one. I’ve always been a huge fan of peach ice cream. I’m not sure why I haven’t made it dairy free until now. It’s so easy and just screams summertime.

This peach ice cream is extra decadent from the full-fat coconut milk and loaded with sweet, ripe peaches. They are not only blended into the base, but they are also stirred in at the end. Double dose of peachy goodness. If you don’t already have an ice cream maker, grab yourself one and let’s get this ice cream party started!

dairy free fresh peach ice cream

 

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AUTHOR: Sarah Bakes Gluten Free

RECIPE TYPE: frozen treats

SERVES: 6-8

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked 3-4 hours or overnight
• 2 1/2 cups full-fat coconut milk, shaken
• 1/2 cup cane sugar
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Rinse and drain soaked cashews and place in high-powered blender. Add coconut milk, sugar, coconut oil and maple syrup. Blend on high 1-2 minutes, until creamy and sugar is dissolved.
2. Add vanilla extract and 1 cup of chopped peaches to ice cream base. Blend until well combined and smooth.
3. Pour ice cream mixture into bowl and cover. Refrigerate until chilled, 1-2 hours.
4. Turn on your ice cream maker, making sure to follow specific instructions for your ice cream maker.
5. Pour ice cream mixture into bowl of ice cream maker. Churn until ice cream becomes soft-serve texture (mine took about 20 minutes). During last minute of mixing, add remaining 1/2 cup diced peaches.
6. Pour peach ice cream into freezer-safe container and cover. Freeze until firm, about 3-4 hours. Allow to sit on counter 10 minutes to soften before serving.

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