This 4-ingredient Ninja Creami vegan peach ice cream is creamy, sweet, and full of juicy peach flavor. It's dairy-free and so simple to make with fresh or frozen peaches!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
When my kitchen is full of juicy summer peaches, this vegan peach ice cream is one of my favorite ways to use them. It's made with just 4 ingredients, and the Ninja Creami turns them into rich, creamy, scoopable ice cream with no eggs or dairy. Just blend, freeze, spin, and enjoy.
Vegan heavy whipping cream and sweetened condensed coconut milk make it extra creamy, the same way I make my Ninja Creami vegan mango ice cream. If you'd rather have something lighter and fruitier, try my 2-ingredient Ninja Creami peach sorbet.
For more Creami treats, try my Ninja Creami Dole Whip, Ninja Creami coconut ice cream, or classic vegan vanilla ice cream. And for a peachy dessert, serve a scoop over grilled peaches or a warm peach crisp.
The Ingredients
Please refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
- Peaches: The ripest, juiciest peaches make the most flavorful ice cream. Frozen peaches work too (see the FAQs).
- Vegan heavy whipping cream: This gives the ice cream its rich, creamy texture.
- Sweetened condensed coconut milk: It sweetens the ice cream and keeps it smooth and scoopable instead of icy.
- Vanilla extract: Vanilla rounds out the peach flavor.
You can also add a pinch of salt to bring out the peach flavor and balance the sweetness.
Recipe Variations and Add-Ins
- Citrus: Add a little lemon, orange, or lime juice, plus some zest if you like.
- Spices: Cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, or a pinch of chili powder all go well with peaches.
- Fresh herbs: Mint, basil, or rosemary pair especially well with peaches.
- Compote: Swirl in a ribbon of peach or berry compote.
- Protein powder: Add a scoop of plain or vanilla vegan protein powder with a splash of plant-based milk.
How to Make Vegan Peach Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)
Step 1: Add the ingredients. Chop the peaches into chunks and add them to a high-speed blender with the vegan heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and vanilla.
Step 2: Blend until smooth. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
Step 3: Freeze, then spin. Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint, staying below the Max Fill line. Add the lid and freeze on a flat surface for 24 hours. Then remove the lid, lock the pint into the Ninja Creami, and process on the ICE CREAM setting.
Step 4: Serve. Scoop and enjoy right away, or freeze for 30 to 60 minutes with the lid on for a firmer texture.
If it's crumbly after spinning, add 1 to 2 Tablespoons of plant-based milk or vegan cream and press RE-SPIN until creamy.
To add mix-ins: Make a well in the center of the ice cream, add your mix-ins (chopped peaches, nuts, coconut flakes, vegan chocolate chips, and so on), and press MIX-IN.
FAQs
I usually don't, since the skins disappear once blended and add a little color. If you prefer peeled peaches, score an X on the bottom of each one, blanch them for 40 seconds, then cool them in an ice bath for a few minutes before peeling.
Yes. Just let them thaw first and drain any extra liquid.
Drained canned peaches should work in place of fresh, though the ice cream may turn out a little sweeter. I haven't tested this.
This dairy-free peach ice cream is made with vegan whipping cream and sweetened condensed coconut milk, so it's rich and creamy. My Ninja Creami peach sorbet is made with just peaches and a pinch of salt, so it's lighter and fruitier.
A crumbly texture after the first spin is normal. Add 1 to 2 Tablespoons of plant-based milk or vegan cream and press RE-SPIN. Repeat if needed until it's smooth and creamy.
Yes. Use a regular ice cream maker, or freeze the mixture in a loaf pan or silicone mold, stirring every 30 minutes for the first 2 to 3 hours so it stays creamy and scoopable. Let it soften for 10 minutes before scooping.
Toni's Recipe Tips
- Use ripe peaches: The ripest, sweetest peaches make the most flavorful ice cream, so skip underripe fruit.
- Don't overfill: Stay below the Max Fill line so the Ninja Creami blends evenly without straining the machine.
- Freeze it flat: Freeze the pint on a level surface so it spins evenly.
- Re-spin if needed: If it's crumbly after the first spin, add 1 to 2 Tablespoons of plant-based milk or vegan cream and press RE-SPIN. Repeat if needed.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this creamy vegan peach ice cream on its own or with:
- Sauces: Raspberry or strawberry sauce, or cherry or peach compote.
- Something crunchy: Toasted nuts or coconut flakes, crushed vegan cookies, granola, or a baked oat crumble like the topping on my peach crisp.
- Vegan chocolate: Chips, chunks, or shavings.
- Fresh herbs: A few fresh mint or basil leaves.
- Fresh fruit: Diced peaches, berries, or cherries.
You can also enjoy it in a vegan sundae or milkshake, or over cake and brownies.
Storage Instructions
Level the surface, add the lid, and freeze for up to 3 weeks. To enjoy, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, then re-process on the ICE CREAM setting.
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Vegan Peach Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)
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Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 heaping cups very ripe, juicy peaches (peeled and chopped)
- 1 cup vegan heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
In a high-speed blender, combine the peaches, vegan heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth.- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint, staying below the Max Fill line. Add the lid and freeze on a flat surface for 24 hours.
- Remove the lid, place the pint in the outer bowl, lock it into the Ninja Creami, and process on the Ice Cream setting.
- If the texture is crumbly, add 1 Tablespoon of plant-based milk and press Re-Spin until smooth and creamy. Repeat if needed.
- Serve right away, or return to the freezer with the lid on for a firmer texture. If it has been frozen again, re-spin before serving.
Notes
- Use the ripest, sweetest peaches you can find for the most flavorful ice cream.
- Freeze the pint on a level surface and stay below the Max Fill line so it spins evenly.
- Re-spin as many times as needed for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Store leftovers with the top leveled and the lid on for up to 3 weeks.
Andrea says
So flavorful and sweet!
Toni Okamoto says
Thank you so much, Andrea! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.