Peach Cobbler Ice Cream

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Peaches

• 4 cups peeled diced ripe peaches
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

For the Cobbler Crumble

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

For the Ice Cream Base

• 2 cups cold heavy cream
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Substitutions

• Use nectarines or well-drained frozen peaches, cooking until the mixture is thick.
• Use gluten-free all-purpose flour and certified gluten-free oats for the crumble.
• Add crushed vanilla cookies instead of homemade crumble for a faster version.

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the peaches

Combine peaches, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and butter in a saucepan. Cook 6 to 8 minutes until juicy and tender, then add the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thick. Cool completely.

Step 2: Bake the crumble

Heat the oven to 350°F. Rub flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and butter into clumps. Bake on a lined tray for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once, until golden. Cool.

Step 5: Layer the mix-ins

Spread one-third of the base in a loaf pan. Add spoonfuls of cooled peaches and crumble, then repeat, finishing with visible swirls and crumbs.

Step 6: Freeze and scoop

Cover the surface and freeze for at least 6 hours. Let the ice cream stand for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping into bowls or waffle cups.

How to Store Leftovers

• Cover the ice cream tightly with parchment on the surface and a lid or foil over the pan.
• Freeze for up to 2 weeks for the best creamy texture and crisp crumble.
• Store reserved crumble at room temperature in an airtight container.

Serving Leftovers

• Do not reheat. Temper the container at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping.
• Avoid repeated thawing and refreezing, which creates large ice crystals.
• Return the covered pan to the freezer immediately after serving.

Serving Ideas

• Waffle bowls or cones
• Fresh peach slices
• Caramel sauce
• Toasted pecans

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Adding warm peaches to the whipped base.
• Leaving peach juices thin and creating icy areas.
• Overfolding and deflating the whipped cream.
• Mixing all the crumble into the base instead of layering it.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition is an estimate and can vary with brands, portion size, ripeness, and substitutions.

Frequently Asked Questions