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Murielle Banackissa
Two cones of Vegan Peaches and Cream Ice Cream on a table, surrounded by sliced peaches

Vegan Peaches and Cream Ice Cream

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8 hours 45 mins Prep: 30 mins Cook: 15 mins Setting Time: 8 hours
Serves 10

Rich, creamy, and fruity, this vegan ice cream features in-season juicy, sweet and fleshy grilled Ontario peaches and a delightful coconut and oat milk vanilla bean base. It is a wonderful way to celebrate the end of summer abundance of peaches!

Equipment

Ingredients

Grilled Peaches Swirl

  • 2 large peaches , pitted and cut into thick slices
  • 2 tbsp melted salted vegan butter
  • 2 tbsp organic cane sugar

Vanilla Ice Cream Base

  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • cups unsweetened oat milk
  • ½ cup organic cane sugar
  • tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp vodka (see notes)
  • ½ tsp guar gum (see notes)
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ½ vanilla bean , split in half lengthwise

Prepare the Grilled Peaches Swirl

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, toss the peach slices in the melted butter.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a cast iron grill pan to medium and set the peach slices on it. Grill until charred on both sides. Transfer to a saucepan.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the remaining melted butter from the bowl used to coat the peaches into the saucepan alongside the sugar.

  4. Step 4

    Heat on medium heat, stirring regularly, until the sugar is dissolved.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from the heat and blend using a mini food processor or an immersion blender. Transfer to a jar with a lid. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to cool completely.

Prepare the Vanilla Base

  1. Step 1

    In a saucepan, combine all vanilla ice cream base ingredients. Whisk until the cornstarch and guar gum are fully dissolved.

  2. Step 2

    Bring to a boil on medium high heat, stirring constantly.

  3. Step 3

    Once boiling, decrease the heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. It should have the texture of a runny custard. Remove the vanilla bean.

  4. Step 4

    Transfer to a container with a lid. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until cold (I like to let mine chill overnight).

  5. Step 5

    Turn on your ice cream machine and slowly pour the cold vanilla bean ice cream base.

  6. Step 6

    Churn for 20 minutes or until it has the consistency of thick, creamy soft serve ice cream.

  7. Step 7

    Scoop half of the ice cream mixture into a loaf pan and top with half of the grilled peaches purée. Swirl using a knife.

  8. Step 8

    Top with the remaining vanilla ice cream and grilled peaches purée. Swirl.

  9. Step 9

    Cover with a layer of cling wrap and a layer of foil.

  10. Step 10

    Transfer to the freezer to set for 2 to 4 hours.

  11. Step 11

    Enjoy in a bowl or with in a waffle cone. If you notice that the ice cream is too hard to scoop. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes to soften a little before scooping.

Common Questions & Swaps

  • Can I replace the coconut milk with another non dairy milk? In this recipe, as we are using 2 types of non dairy milks, each one serves a purpose. The coconut milk adds a nice richness to this ice cream so I would not swap it out for another milk.
  • Can I replace the oat milk with another non dairy milk? I find that oat milk has a lovely neutral base that works well to balance out the flavor of coconut from the coconut milk. Most other plant-based milks would work well here, as long as they are unsweetened. 
  • Can I use another sweetener? I would advise against using any kind of liquid sweetener as it will impact the consistency of the ice cream, making it more icy.
  • I have not tested this recipe with another thickener other than cornstarch so I do not know how they will impact this recipe. 
  • Both the vodka and guar gum are used as stabilizers in this recipe. If you do not have them on hand or want to skip them, you can, but know that doing so will make your ice cream less creamy and more icy. 
Two cones of Vegan Peaches and Cream Ice Cream on a table, surrounded by sliced peaches
Two cones of Vegan Peaches and Cream Ice Cream in a glass set in front of a stand mixer with an ice cream maker attachment
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Two cones of Vegan Peaches and Cream Ice Cream in a glass