Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peaches, peeled and sliced (about 3 medium peaches)
- 3 large scoops (about 1½ cups) vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup whole milk (adjust for desired thickness)
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar or honey (optional, depending on peach sweetness)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
- 3-4 ice cubes (optional, if using fresh peaches for extra thickness)
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Fresh peach slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: If using fresh peaches, wash them thoroughly, then peel using a vegetable peeler or blanching method (dip in boiling water for 30 seconds, then ice water—skin slides right off). Cut peaches in half, remove the pit, and slice into chunks. If using frozen peaches, measure them straight from the freezer—no need to thaw.
- Add ingredients to blender: Place peach slices in your blender first (this helps them break down more easily). Add the vanilla ice cream scoops on top, followed by milk, optional sugar or honey, and vanilla extract if using. If you want an extra-thick, frosty shake and you’re using fresh peaches, add 3-4 ice cubes.
- Blend until smooth: Secure the blender lid and start on low speed, gradually increasing to high. Blend for 30-60 seconds, or until completely smooth and creamy with no chunks remaining. If the mixture is too thick to blend properly, stop the blender and add milk 1-2 tablespoons at a time, then continue blending. If it’s too thin, add another scoop of ice cream or a few more frozen peach pieces.
- Check consistency and taste: Stop the blender and check the thickness by giving it a good stir with a long spoon. The shake should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but still pourable. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed—blend for another 10 seconds after any additions.
- Serve immediately: Pour the peach milkshake into tall, chilled glasses. The shake should be thick and creamy, with a beautiful peachy-pink color. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream if desired, and garnish with a fresh peach slice on the rim of the glass for a beautiful presentation.
- Optional finishing touches: For an extra-special treat, drizzle a little caramel sauce or honey over the whipped cream, add a sprinkle of cinnamon, or insert a fun striped straw. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Peach ripeness matters: The sweeter and riper your peaches, the better your milkshake will taste. If your peaches are underripe or tart, you’ll definitely need the optional sugar.
- Thickness adjustment: Every blender and preference is different. Start with less milk and add more as needed. Remember, you can always thin it but can’t un-thin it!
- Frozen vs. fresh: Frozen peaches create a thicker, frostier shake automatically. Fresh peaches need ice cubes for the same effect.
- Make it boozy: For an adult version, add 1-2 ounces of peach schnapps, bourbon, or vanilla vodka.
- Dairy-free version: Use coconut milk ice cream or cashew-based ice cream with oat milk for a completely dairy-free treat.
- Color boost: If you want a more vibrant peachy color, add a tiny drop of natural food coloring or a few raspberries.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 milkshake (½ of recipe)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg