Last week I posted another tart recipe. I wanted to get it in my little recipe book also known as my blog. I feel really good about finding a great recipe and putting my own take on it. Ina said to make a recipe over and over until you mastered it. I think I am there. Giggle, giggle. The tart took 3 large peaches. I had four. What to do with that last peach? Of course I could just slice it up and eat it, but I thought I had waited so long to find quality peaches, it really deserved more. I decided to make peach ice cream. I usually always make French ice cream, also known as a vanilla custard style ice cream.
I was reading on Serious Eats – they did a whole investigative report on no-egg yolk to five-egg yolks. It all came down to your preference. I know a lot of recipes call for five eggs like David Lebovitz, the ice cream guru usually makes, but while I think it taste great, it is too rich for me. I am in the three-egg batch. It is just rich enough to give you that creamy flavor without upsetting my stomach.
I made vanilla ice cream. When it was almost frozen I took out half for the vanilla lovers. I then added in my sweetened macerated peach into the ice cream maker, and let it incorporate into the ice cream. I usually line a metal loaf pan with plastic wrap and pour in the frozen, but still soft ice cream to harden off. Then, I can either scoop it or slice it in slices. This time I tried something new (to me). I am pretty happy with this idea.
Sometime in January I had bought cupcake liners on the after-Christmas rack. I bought them for almost throwaway price as my sister refers to deep-discounts sales. They were the foil/parchment-lineed type cups. The foil retains the cold, but the parchment will hold the ice cream and you will have an easy peel. To keep them from toppling over, I froze them in cupcake pan on a freezer shelf. When frozen I placed them in a freezer bag. It makes for great portion control and I think they present prettily. What do you think?
One thing I noticed about the Philadelphia style ice cream is that it melts quickly. Even while quick to melt, I did think it made a perfect accompaniment to my Peaches and Cream Tart. Just peaches and cream. I’m good.
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups whipping cream
- ½ cup sugar plus sugar to macerate your peaches – depends on how sweet your fruit is.
- 1-3 peaches – depends on how peachy you want your ice cream.
- 1 tablespoon brandy or rum, or vanilla
- Follow your ice cream machine instructions.
- It is important that mixture is really cold – I usually mix it the day before that way the flavors meld.
- It is important that your canister is well frozen.
- Prepare your container for the frozen ice cream and/or cupcake liners.
- Use an ice cream scoop to fill cupcake liners.
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I am in love with the portion control little servings of your ice cream. What a clever idea. The peaches have been the best in years.
Sam
Sam, I am so happy with the portion control since I am always making something. Thanks as always for stopping by and your kind words.
M.
This sounds like my kind of dessert. I adore ice cream and other frozen treats, and peaches are divine. What a terrific idea to use the cup cake liners. They look perfect. Plus, for a person like myself who is desperately in need of portion control where desserts are concerned, your idea is pure genius. Brava!
I don’t know why I did not think of it sooner. I makes me more aware of what I am eating. Thanks for stopping by Adri
Peachy:)
I like what the peach is sitting in too:)
Cute idea the cupcake wrapper bowls:)
Thanks Monique. It took forever for “good” peaches to arrive.
So creative trying the cupcake liners Madonna. Never thought of that. I’ve been making ice cream with just coconut milk for the non-dairy crowd. Just needs some real dairy to stay creamier when frozen. Good fresh though. Such a fun thing to test and play with. Not sure why you were concerned with the fat in the egg yolks? They are good for you and add such nice richness. Happy cooking!
I love coconut, but had a bad experience with coconut sugar (my lips looked like in the First Wives Club.) so I have been reluctant to use any coconut milk, or flour. As for the eggs I usually always use eggs, but I wanted to give the Philadelphia style a try since the tart is rich. Thanks for stopping by Sally. I am always thrilled your input.
M.
LOVE peach recipes. This one looks and sounds delicious.
Thanks for sharing.
Marcia, thanks you so much. Glad to see you are also a lemon lover. 🙂
What a great idea to put the ice cream into muffin tins so that you already have an individual serving!! I’ll be trying this for sure!
Thank you for stopping by Pat. I am pretty happy about the portion control idea. I don’t know why I did not think of it sooner.
I love your picture of your tart and your embellished ice cream, Madonna! What a clever idea to use portion control servings with the cupcake liners. I love that!! The ice cream sounds delicious and I can just about taste the creaminess through my computer screen. Another winner!!
You are so kind Kitty. I am pretty happy with it. With all the cooking/blogging I need some portion control. It did not get as hard or icy as usual so another thing to be happy about. Thanks for stopping by.
M.
What a scrumptious dessert! I love peaches! Totally love your idea of splitting the vanilla ice cream and add other flavors to part of it. I guess we can please everyone, sometimes, just need to think outside of the box! 😉 Have a great weekend.
Thanks Amy. We have varied taste, but you cannot go wrong with plain ole vanilla. Thanks for stopping by.
M.
I don’t normally like my ice cream too rich, but I do go the 5-6 egg yolk route once in a while when it’s warranted, and less is always more for me. I love that ice cream is so versatile, and still tastes great with no yolks like this. There’s still plenty of richness from all that cream and milk, and the peach flavor must be heavenly!
I love the 5-6 taste, but I am such a “flower”. 🙂 My tummy just doesn’t tolerate. I usually use 3 eggs. I seem to manage that well. I wanted to give Philadelphia style a try and thought this was a good time. I just like ice cream in any form.
Thanks for stopping by.
Madonna
Ah! I love ice cream and over the last few weeks, I have developed great fondness for peaches. This is the perfect combination for me 🙂
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Be still my heart, this Peach Ice Cream looks fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you have a great week.
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I’m sure I would want seconds these treats look delicious!
Thanks Sandra. I hate to see the season be over.