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You can’t go through summer without Ninja Creami Peach Ice Cream. It captures the sweet, juicy flavor of fresh peaches in every creamy scoop. Made with ripe peaches, milk, and a touch of vanilla pudding mix for an ultra-smooth texture, it’s an easy frozen dessert that’s perfect for peach season.
Every summer, I look forward to peach season, and this recipe is one of my favorite ways to make the most of it. Ripe peaches do most of the work here, bringing plenty of natural sweetness and fresh peach flavor, while the vanilla pudding mix helps create a rich, creamy texture without any heavy cream.
I love that I can make a batch whenever peaches are perfectly ripe, then keep it in the freezer long after peach season is over. Just blend the ingredients, freeze the base, and let the Ninja Creami do the rest. It’s an easy dessert to keep in the freezer whenever you’re craving something cool and refreshing.
Real Peach Flavor Starts With Fresh Peaches
I wanted this Ninja Creami peach ice cream to taste like biting into a perfectly ripe peach. When peaches are in season, they bring plenty of natural sweetness and flavor, so there’s no need for a lot of added sugar. A little vanilla pudding mix creates a smooth, creamy texture, and the Ninja Creami turns it all into a scoopable dessert that’s perfect for peach season.
Here’s what makes it worth making:
- Real peach flavor. I use plenty of ripe peaches, so every scoop tastes like fresh fruit instead of relying on extracts or syrups.
- Creamy texture without heavy cream. Milk and a little vanilla pudding mix create a rich, smooth ice cream with just a handful of ingredients.
- Simple to make. Blend, freeze, and let the Ninja Creami do the work. You’ll only spend about 10 minutes on prep.
- A great way to use ripe peaches. It’s one of my favorite ways to use ripe summer peaches before they’re gone.
Ingredient Notes
The ingredient list is short, but each one plays an important role in creating the fresh peach flavor and creamy texture that make this recipe stand out.
For full recipe instructions and complete list of ingredients, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Fresh peaches: Because this recipe uses just a handful of ingredients, ripe peaches make a big difference. Choose ones that smell fragrant and give slightly when gently pressed. Yellow or white peaches both work well, and you can even substitute nectarines. Out of season, frozen peaches are a great option too. Just thaw them before blending so they combine smoothly with the other ingredients.
- 2% milk: This keeps the base light while still blending into a velvety ice cream. Whole milk works if you want a richer result, but I don’t find it necessary since the pudding mix adds plenty of creaminess.
- Vanilla instant pudding mix: “Instant” is the key word here. The cook-and-serve kind won’t work because it needs to be heated to thicken, while instant pudding thickens right in the blended ice cream base. It also helps create the smooth, creamy texture that keeps this Ninja Creami ice cream from turning icy.
- Lemon juice: A small squeeze brightens the peach flavor without making the ice cream taste lemony. I tested it both ways, and I prefer the extra freshness it adds.
- Honey: Depending on how ripe your peaches are, you may not need much honey at all. I always taste the blended base first.
Easy Ways to Customize It
This peach ice cream is delicious as written, but it’s also easy to customize depending on what’s in your kitchen or what you’re craving. Here are a few variations I love:
- Swap the fruit. Nectarines, apricots, plums, or even cherries all work well in place of the peaches. Or, if you’re looking for another fruity flavor, try my Ninja Creami strawberry cheesecake ice cream or Ninja Creami blueberry ice cream.
- Boost the protein. Blend in a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder for an easy protein boost.
- Mix in a little crunch. Stir in chopped toasted pecans, white chocolate chips, or crushed graham crackers using the Ninja Creami’s Mix-In setting for extra texture.
- Try a different pudding mix. Vanilla lets the peach flavor shine, but cheesecake, white chocolate, or banana instant pudding mix all work well if you want to change things up.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon. It reminds me of peach crisp and pairs beautifully with sweet summer peaches.
How to Make Ninja Creami Peach Ice Cream
Here’s a quick look at how to make this easy peach ice cream.
- Load the blender. Add all of the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend. Blend on high speed for 1 minute, scraping down the sides of the blender halfway through. *You can also use an immersion blender if that’s what you have.
- Pour. Pour the contents of the blender into a Ninja Creami pint container.
- Freeze. Place the lid on the container and place pint container in the freezer for 24 hours.
- Spin. Place the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami and run it on the Lite Ice Cream setting mode 1x.
- Respin. Run the Respin cycle twice or until the ice cream is smooth and creamy.
Jamie’s tips
Tips for the Best Ninja Creami Peach Ice Cream
A few small details can make a big difference in both the flavor and texture of this Ninja Creami ice cream. Here are the tips I always follow:
- Peel the peaches. I don’t recommend leaving the skins on. They don’t completely break down in the blender and can leave little bits throughout the finished ice cream instead of the smooth texture you’re after.
- Taste before your freeze. Every batch of peaches is a little different, so I always taste the blended base before pouring it into the pint. If the peaches are already nice and sweet, I’ll use less honey. If they’re a little tart, I’ll add a bit more so the peach flavor really shines.
- Give it the full 24 hours. Once the blended mixture is in the Ninja Creami pint container, let it freeze for at least 24 hours before spinning. It needs to be completely frozen for the smoothest, creamiest texture.
- Scrape down the sides after each spin. I like to scrape down the sides of the pint with a spoon before running the respin cycles. It helps incorporate any frozen bits around the edges for a smoother texture.
- Don’t worry if it looks crumbly. Because peaches naturally contain a lot of water, it’s completely normal for the ice cream to look crumbly after the first spin. Two respins usually transform it into a the rich and creamy texture. If it’s still crumbly after that, add 1 tablespoon of milk and spin one more time.
My Favorite Peach Ice Cream Toppings
I usually keep the toppings simple so the fresh peach flavor can shine, but these are a few of my favorite ways to top it:
- Fresh peach slices. They add even more juicy peach flavor and make every bowl feel extra summery.
- Toasted pecans. I love the buttery crunch they add, especially with sweet summer peaches.
- Whipped cream. A dollop on top makes it feel a little more like an old-fashioned peach sundae.
- Crushed graham crackers. They add a buttery crunch that reminds me of peach pie.
- A drizzle of honey. If your peaches weren’t especially sweet, a little honey over the top brings out their natural flavor.
Storage and Re-Spin
Store leftover peach ice cream in the Ninja Creami pint container with the lid securely attached. It will keep well in the freezer for up to 1 week.
When you’re ready to enjoy it again, place the pint back into the Ninja Creami and run the Re-Spin cycle until it’s smooth and creamy.
- If it seems crumbly: Add 1 tablespoon of milk and run another Re-Spin cycle. repeat if needed until the texture is smooth.
- If it’s already creamy: Enjoy it as is, or run one Re-Spin cycle without adding any milk if you’d like to soften it a bit.
More Ninja Creami Recipes
I can’t stop talking about my Ninja Creami. It makes some of the best desserts! Here are a few of my other favorites:
If you’ve made and loved this Ninja Creami Peach Ice Cream or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a 🌟 star rating and comments below!
Easy Ninja Creami Peach Ice Cream
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Creami Machine
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sliced peaches, skin peeled
- ¾ cup 2% milk
- 2 tbsp vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- *optional 1-2 tsp honey/syrup
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender, blend on high for about 1 minute, stopping once to scrape down sides. I recommend taste testing at this step to make sure that your mixture is sweet enough for you. If needed, add a teaspoon of additional sweetener like table sugar, honey, or syrup.
- Pour into the Ninja Creami pint container, cover and freeze for 24 hours on a level surface.
- Run lite ice cream mode x1. Scrape down the sides of the pint container with a spoon.
- Run respin mode x2, check the consistency. If the mixture is still crumbly at this point add a very small splash of milk and spin a final time.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches. They should smell sweet and give slightly when pressed. Under-ripe peaches won’t have the same sweet, peachy flavor.
- Taste before freezing. Blend the base, then adjust the sweetness with 1 teaspoon of honey at a time if your peaches are more tart than sweet.
- Freeze for at least 24 hours. The base needs to be completely frozen before spinning for the best texture.
- If it’s crumbly after spinning, don’t panic. Peaches contain a lot of water, so this is normal. Add 1 tablespoon of milk and use the Re-Spin cycle until smooth.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an estimate.
I used a bag of frozen sliced peaches (thawed) and added a dash of cinnamon. My two teens, husband and I loved it. So delicious, summery and EASY!
Yay so glad everyone loved it! It’s perfect for summer- you’ll have to try with fresh summer peaches next!
Going to try your peach ice cream in the ninja. We have made other ice cream in our ninja maker but yours sound great & lower sugar.
Thanks-look forward.to more of your recipes!