Name: Homemade Peach Frozen Yogurt Recipe with Amaretto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1½ cup fresh peaches, peeled and mashed; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1½ cup plain Greek yogurt; ½ cup milk; 1 cup whipping cream; ⅔ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon almond extract; 1 tablespoon Amaretto

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Sneak Preview: Use your small-batch ice cream maker or a Creami machine to transform fresh peaches into a fabulous amaretto and peach frozen yogurt.

Homemade Peach Frozen yogurt in a bowlgarnished with mint

If you have some peaches in your kitchen slightly past their prime, try this Amaretto and Peach Frozen Yogurt. If you don’t have any Amaretto in the house, no worries. It will still be completely delicious if you substitute almond extract!

Since I started making Greek yogurt at home, I’ve been hunting for a good yogurt ice cream recipe. Until now, most of them were a disappointment–as in a weird texture. After several experiments, I’ve found a combination I like, and I think you will, too.

Here’s Why You Should Save this Recipe

Fresh and juicy peaches for the best flavor
Use Homemade Greek yogurt or buy it; strain regular yogurt if it’s easier
Amaretto prevents rock-hard texture

Ingredients and Substitutions

Peaches

Look for ripe and sweet peaches; sniff the stem end
Peel peaches
Substitute nectarines

Sugar

Granulated sugar for flavor and texture

Lemon Juice

Adds brightness, prevents browning
Substitute orange juice

Greek Yogurt

Higher protein, creamier

Milk

Whole milk preferred for texture
Substitutes: non-dairy, low-fat, or nonfat milk

Whipping Cream

Worth the splurge for fresh peaches

Vanilla and Almond Extracts

Essential for flavor

Amaretto

Keeps ice cream dippable, enhances taste

Peach Frozen Yogurt in a bowl with ice cream scoop

Let’s Talk About Small-Batch Ice Cream Freezers

My favorite ice cream freezer is a Donvier hand-crank freezer. It’s easy to use, doesn’t take up much freezer space, and is portable (non-electric). Although it only makes one quart (8-9 servings), it’s perfect for a smaller family without excess leftovers.

Another option is a Ninja Creami(paid link). This recipe will fill two containers. Freeze the containers for 24 hours and spin on the Ice Milk setting.

This recipe will work in any 2-quart ice cream freezer. If you need more recipes, try my Coffee Ice Cream, Fresh Blackberry Ice Cream with Chocolate Shards, or Creme Fraiche Ice Cream Recipe with Nutella Chunks.

FAQ for Frozen Yogurt

Can I freeze flavored yogurt and eat it like ice cream?
- Yes, you can freeze it, but the texture will change as it thaws, and the flavor will be different.
Can I use frozen or canned peaches instead of fresh peaches?
- Yes, canned peaches won’t be as flavorful, so you may want to add more extracts or Amaretto. Frozen peaches can also be used but they won’t taste like fresh and juicy peaches.
How do you keep peaches from turning brown when frozen?
- Dip them into lemon juice. That is why you add lemon juice to sliced peaches in the recipe immediately upon peeling and slicing them.
My ice cream is too hard to dip. Suggestions?
- If your frozen yogurt is too hard to dip the next day, a few seconds in the microwave or a few minutes on the counter will remedy the problem. Check out this article by David Lebovitz, Tips For Making Homemade Ice Cream Softer.

Random Thoughts: Do you have a Creami made by Ninja? It’s one more appliance to decorate your counter–but I love mine!!! If you plan to use a Creami (paid link) to spin this, I recommend you use half and half instead of heavy cream.

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14 Comments

can u share a plain frozen yougurt recipe, been waiting to make some

I recently made an Ameretto Peach Jam and I love the flavor combo. I bet this fro yo is excellent!

I have some ripe peaches just waiting to be transformed into this delicious frozen yogurt!

Hi Paula—I am new to your blog, which I shall enjoy exploring. First–of course–is your great recipe and tutorial on Greek Yogurt making, which provide a foundation for so many delicious things. Many thanks!

I have a new ice cream maker that I’ve neglected this summer. I still haven’t tried making my own yogurt, but I have plenty in my refrigerator- all I need are some juicy ripe peaches and I’ll be set. This looks so good! 🙂

I had peach ice cream one time at a dairy thats very close to me, i liked it. Even though fall is around the bend does not mean you can not eat ice cream, ill even have some during the winter. Richard from the Amish community of Lebanon,pa.

I’d like to make a special request to try some this coming holiday weekend, please! 🙂

Looks tasty, frozen yogurt is always tasty and homemade makes it even better especially since I know you used your own homemade yogurt. Have a great weekend Paula 🙂

What would be a good substitute for the Amaretto if you can’t have alcohol?

Paula says:

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Taz, Great question. Add a little more almond extract if you want more almond flavor. However, the primary purpose of the Amaretto is to keep the frozen yogurt from getting rock hard the next day. Leave it out if you don’t have it or prefer not to use it. I completely understand.

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Yum, yum, yum,Paula! You’ve outdone yourself once again! This looks simply incredible!

This looks so good! Love that there is Amaretto in it and you know, you can never have too much of that 🙂

To my complete shame, I haven’t used my ice cream maker once this summer. This recipe looks like the perfect excuse to dust it off. Amaretto and peaches are such a great combination!

Just wonderful….
Super tempting

Paula Rhodes, owner

As a retired home economist, I created Saladinajar.com to share my belief that you don’t have to be a chef to find joy in creating homemade food worth sharing. Bread machines (used in an unconventional way), homemade yogurt, and quick microwave recipes are my specialty.