Amaretto and Peach Frozen Yogurt: Fresh Peaches at Their Best
Sneak Preview: Amaretto and Peach Frozen Yogurt transforms fresh peaches into a fabulous frozen treat with the help of your small-batch ice cream maker or a Creami machine.
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!
Have you ever tried making frozen yogurt?
It tastes so good at the frozen yogurt shop. How do they make it taste so good? I’m suspicious.
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.
Why you should try Homemade Peach Frozen Yogurt with Amaretto:
#1
The peaches are fresh–never cooked.
While cooked-down peaches may have a more intense flavor, freshness is more important in ice cream. At least, that’s the way I see taste it.
#2
Make homemade Greek yogurt or buy it.
You can also strain regular yogurt until you have thicker Greek yogurt.
#3
Amaretto prevents rock-hard ice cream
If you want to know more about this,
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.
Ingredients and substitutions:
- Peaches: Try to find perfectly ripe, sweet peaches. I know it can be a wild guess when you stand in front of the fruit bin at the supermarket. Discreetly sniff the stem end. Let somebody else have them if they don’t smell like a peach. In case you are wondering, I always peel my peaches.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar makes the peaches more flavorful and improves the texture of the ice cream.
- Lemon Juice: Lemon juice (or orange juice) lends brightness to the flavors of the finished ice cream. It also discourages the peaches from browning.
- Greek yogurt: I like to make Greek yogurt. It is higher in protein and creamier than regular yogurt, so that’s my first choice.
- Milk: Whole milk makes the creamiest ice cream with the best texture. You can substitute non-dairy, low-fat dairy milk, or nonfat milk if you have other priorities.
- Whipping cream: You can’t get sweet and tasty fresh peaches all year, so it’s worth a splurge when you find some.
- Vanilla and almond extracts: Don’t leave these out. They make the flavors pop.
- Amaretto: A little alcohol will help keep this ice cream dippable. It tastes good, too.
Do I need an ice cream freezer?
My favorite ice cream freezer is a Donvier hand-crank freezer. It’s easy, doesn’t take up much freezer space, and is portable (non-electric). It is small but perfect for a smaller family without too many 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.
FAQs for frozen yogurt:
Yes, you can freeze it, but the texture will change as it thaws, and the flavor won’t be the same.
Yes. Canned peaches won’t be as flavorful, so you may want to add more extracts or Amazretto. Frozen peaches can also be used but won’t taste like fresh and juicy peaches.
Dip them into lemon juice. That is why you add lemon juice to sliced peaches in the recipe immediately upon peeling and slicing them.
Parting 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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Homemade Peach Frozen Yogurt Recipe with Amaretto
Ingredients
- 1½ cup (77 g) fresh peaches, peeled and mashed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1½ cup (340 g) plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup (114 g) milk
- 1 cup (227 g) whipping cream
- ⅔ cup (133 g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon Amaretto
Instructions
- After mashing 1½ cup (77 g) fresh peaches, peeled and mashed, stir in 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Set aside.
- Combine 1½ cup (340 g) plain Greek yogurt, ½ cup (114 g) milk, 1 cup (227 g) whipping cream, and ⅔ cup (133 g) sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon almond extract,1 tablespoon Amaretto, and the peach mixture. Chill.
- Freeze in a quart-size ice cream freezer according to manufacturer directions.
Paula Rhodes, author
I’m a retired home economist, wife, mother, grandmother, and creator of Saladinajar.com. I believe you don’t have to be a chef to find joy in creating homemade food worth sharing. Here you’ll find time-saving tips, troubleshooting advice, and confidence-inspiring recipes to make life in the kitchen more fun, appetizing, and satisfying.