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Peach Sherbet – a creamy, delicious, velvety smooth fresh peach dessert – made with only two ingredients right in your blender!
Two ingredients … that’s it … and no need for an ice cream maker – seriously! This super simple Peach Sherbet is made in a blender. Serve immediately as soft-serve or freeze for an ice cream like consistency. It’s as smooth as velvet and tastes like peach cobbler. It’s dreamy and creamy and unbelievably delicious. The key to making it spectacular is using super ripe, juicy, fresh fragrant peaches.
Sherbert, Sherbet or Sorbet?I’m familiar with the terms sherbert and sorbet, but I never knew there was also sherbet. After researching the subject I found most agree sherbert and sherbet are the same thing, thus the terms are interchangeable. Sherbet is just an alternate spelling of sherbert. But I also found other definitions and descriptions:Sherbert – a frozen dessert made of fruit juice and sugar, but also containing milk or gelatin.Sherbet – an American term for a frozen dessert like sorbet, but containing a small amount of milkfat, generally 1-3%. Anything more (above 3%) is considered ice cream (source).(Sounds like sherbert to me!)Sorbet – refers to a frozen dessert made from sweetened water with flavoring (typically fruit juice or fruit puree, wine or liqueur), with little or no dairy. (source)Call it sherbert or sherbet – either way it’s still a wonderful fruity dessert, perfect on a hot summer day!
No kidding – just two ingredients – frozen sliced peaches and sweetened condensed milk. That’s it! Peel fresh ripe peaches over a bowl or large baking sheet lined with wax paper. Slice the peaches and flash freeze the pieces along with any juice that has accumulated.
If freezing the peaches for longer than 4 hours, be sure to put them in a freezer bag or sealed container to prevent freezer burn. To make the sherbet place the frozen peaches in a heavy duty blender and add the sweetened condensed milk.
Sweetened condensed milk adds just the right amount of sugar and milk to create a super creamy consistency.
We have a Ninja Blender that is worth every single penny we paid for it. We’ve blown through a new blender about once every two years … until we bought this one. It has a small blade that fits on single serve cups too – great for morning breakfast smoothies! Mix, drink and go in one cup.
After a few minutes we have Peach Sherbet!
Serve immediately or freeze for later. It’s wonderful both ways. Also love my new insulated 1.5 quart ice cream storage container! No freezer burn – yeah 🙂
We are smitten with this delicious concoction. It’s not overly sweet and the peach flavor is front and center. I can’t image how incredible this would be on top of a peach crisp or cobbler.
My husband already started asking me about making this sherbet with other fruits. I was thinking apricots may be wonderful too. Blueberries? Strawberries? The possibilities are endless!
I don’t care what we call it – sherbet or sherbert – It’s just peach velvet to me.
TIPS FOR PICKING THE BEST PEACHES:
- Select peaches that are firm with no shriveled skin;
- The peaches should be very fragrant;
- The fruit should be slightly soft when gently squeezed;
- Check for bruises and avoid damaged fruit;
- Color is a good indicator of great fruit, pick those with deep, rich hues;
- Large peaches have the most sugar, select medium to large peaches;
- Buy local if you can. These peaches have spent less time traveling and more time on the tree to ripen!
Don’t forget to PIN for later!
Peach Sherbet
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Peach velvet - smooth, sweet and creamy - made with only two ingredients!
Course: Dessert, Sherbet
Ingredients
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 5 or 6 large medium ripe peaches, peeled, sliced and frozen
Instructions
Peel fresh peaches over a parchment paper lined baking sheet to catch the juice. Slice the peaches and freeze (and any accumulated juice) in a single layer on the parchment lined baking sheet until frozen, about 4 hours.
- Add the peaches and sweetened condensed milk to a blender and puree until the peaches are the consistency of soft serve ice cream. This can be done in batches if needed.
- Serve immediately or freeze in an airtight container for an ice cream consistency.
Recipe Notes
(recipe adapted from Martha Stewart)
This recipe is only as good as the peaches used to make it. With only two ingredients, the peach flavor will be best with super ripe, juicy peaches. If using store-bought frozen peaches, be sure they have good flavor for best results.
I try not to be too effusive when writing about recipes because not everybody likes the same foods and we all have different tastes. But trust me on this one, you have to make this sherbet. It is amazing and you’ll feel all peachy and happy inside. I really think you’ll love it as much as we do!
I hope you have a wonderful week and thanks so much for stopping by!
Tricia
Amber says
August 29, 2018 at 3:20 pmYum! I didn’t have sweetened and condensed milk so did whipping cream and sugar. We ate most of it without freezing. 😜. However, I did get some into the freezer to see what the texture will be like. Thanks!
Tricia Buice says
August 29, 2018 at 5:44 pmWow – that sounds delicious! Good for you and thanks for the great NEW idea 🙂
Toni says
June 1, 2018 at 5:38 pmHmmmm, was just thinking….. you said one could also use store bought frozen fruit, so, that got my brain going haywire, because of the ENDLESS delicious combinations!! I know I have bags of strawberry/banana, mixed berries, & I believe a bag of peach/mango/pineapple, and also a bag of peach/mango/strawberry!! Ooooooh, I am going to have SOOOOOO much fun with this!! LOL Thank you for the inspiration!! ???? My family is gonna have a GREAT summer, which basically started awhile ago here in FAAAABULOUS Las Vegas, NV! ????
cassie norby says
October 4, 2016 at 11:01 pmTastes nothing like sorbet, tastes like peach flavored sweetened condensed milk. Was horrible.
Tricia Buice says
October 5, 2016 at 8:57 amHi Cassie – I am so sorry you disliked this recipe. It is actually a sherbet – not sorbet so it is supposed to be more creamy than fruity/icy. Since there are only two ingredients the only thing I can think of is that maybe your peaches were not at their prime? We loved this and could not believe how delicious it was with just two ingredients. All our recipes are tested and shared with taste testers. Everybody loved it especially with how easy it is to make. Again I am so sorry you had a bad experience but hope you will come back again! We strive to please our readers with recipes you can enjoy. I apologize that you gave us a try and had a bad outcome. Thanks again for your feedback.
Carol says
May 14, 2018 at 11:10 amWell like my brother-in-law says “that’s why there’s so many different kinds of toilet paper”.
Marilyn R Lewis says
September 16, 2016 at 1:06 pmI added a teaspoon of cinnamon delicious.
Tricia Buice says
September 19, 2016 at 6:17 pmThat is brilliant Marilyn! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Betty says
August 25, 2016 at 10:33 pmHow many peaches did you use?
Tricia Buice says
August 26, 2016 at 10:28 amHi Betty – I used about 5 or 6 larges peaches. Hope you give it a try – it couldn’t be easier!
Emily says
August 23, 2016 at 12:49 pmDo you have to peel them?
Tricia Buice says
August 23, 2016 at 3:16 pmHi Emily – I peeled them for a smoother sherbet – but if you don’t want to they may blend up a little chunkier – which would be okay too!
Abigail Bryant says
August 25, 2015 at 2:33 pmMy blender cannot handle this recipe… Am I okay to thaw the peaches of will it mess up the texture??
Tricia Buice says
August 27, 2015 at 7:52 amHi Abigail. I think you can use fresh peaches and freeze it until firm and it will taste wonderful. If you want to thaw frozen peaches and blend them semi-soft I think that would work fine too. The frozen peaches work best if you want to eat it immediately like soft serve. Enjoy!
michaelswoodcraft says
August 4, 2014 at 11:55 pmLooks delicious! and just two ingredients too! I am going to make this and I might even try it with strawberries! I enjoyed visiting your site!<br /><br />check out my blog sometime, recent post; making Vanilla Ice Cream!<br />Michael<br /><br />http://michaelswoodcraft.wordpress.com/2014/07/29/vanilla-ice-cream-2/
Joyce says
June 16, 2019 at 3:14 pmI made this with frozen peaches and it was absolutely delicious!! I was wondering if I made several batches, could I keep it in the freezer for longer than a few days?
Tricia Buice says
June 16, 2019 at 6:11 pmHi Joyce! Yes you can as long as it is well sealed. I would press a little plastic wrap directly on top of the ice cream to help prevent ice crystals. It will be great!
skylar shine says
July 9, 2014 at 9:17 pmCan you use regular 2% milk?
Tricia Buice says
July 9, 2014 at 11:43 pmHey Skylar – I think you could use milk – just start off with a small amount. You may need to sweeten it with honey or other sweetener of your choice to make it taste more like ice cream and less like a smoothie. Sweetened condensed milk is pretty thick which really helps with the velvety texture of this dessert. Good luck!
Carolyn says
August 12, 2018 at 8:51 pmIt was way too sweet for us so I’m going to try adding some reg milk and add less of the sweetened milk.mine was made w blueberries so that could have made some difference. Just way, way too sweet.
Tricia Buice says
August 13, 2018 at 6:29 amMust have had some really sweet blueberries! Thanks for the feedback.
SavoringTime in the Kitchen says
July 9, 2014 at 12:02 amIt does look incredibly creamy and delicious! I can imagine all of the wonderful fruit flavored sherbets that could be made this way depending on the season. What a great idea, Tricia!
Carol says
May 14, 2018 at 11:04 amIf you wanted to make Strawberry or Blueberry or any other flavor how much fruit would you need?
I can hardly wait to make this, however, it’s only May and living in Chicago we won’t get peaches till
well into summer. But, “good things come to those who wait”.
Tricia Buice says
May 14, 2018 at 4:01 pmHi Carol – I would use equal amounts of whatever fruit you have. Strawberries would be good but you may want to strain the seeds from the pulp first. Also blueberries may not work as well because of the skin. Any stone fruit with soft flesh will be better. I always wait until peach weather is here before making this, unless I have good, juicy, ripe peaches in the freezer 🙂
sandie says
August 13, 2018 at 12:05 amwhat about honeydew?
Tricia Buice says
August 13, 2018 at 6:30 amHi Sandie – I don’t know about honeydew with sweetened condensed milk. I think stone fruits would be better. Great question though – thanks!
[email protected] is How I Cook says
July 8, 2014 at 10:18 pmGrowing up when we were sick my mom used to give us the orange, green and pink sherbet. It was so good. but this looks like way better! Just tried some chocolate ice cream made similar to this. Love this no ice cream maker stuff!
Kitchen Belleicious says
July 8, 2014 at 6:39 pmthat is one amazing and easy way to make sherbet. Why havent I done it before then?? Love learning new things especially when I know my boys will love it
Anna and Liz Recipes says
July 8, 2014 at 2:34 pmYummy Tricia, I think I would like to make this one with mangos! Great idea and so easy, it's our kind of recipe! <br />Have a great week! xxoo Anna and Liz
Elzbieta Hester says
July 8, 2014 at 11:56 amWith condensed milk…? I think I have a can in my pantry! Thanks, your sorbet looks very very delicious, Tricia!<br /><br />ela h.<br />Gray Apron
TLady says
July 8, 2014 at 2:07 amOH MY!!! 😀 I can see the "happy inside!" LOL
jen says
July 8, 2014 at 1:06 amNo fair!!! This sounds great but I can't have milk. Please tell me I can still make it with a subsitute. Thanks for the recipe because if there's no sub, I will make it for someone else.
Deb says
August 12, 2015 at 2:07 pmThen make SORBET tast good and takes NO milk or dairy. It’s simple to make also…..
Allison says
June 21, 2019 at 4:27 pmCanned coconut milk, or dairy free yogurt
Cheri Savory Spoon says
July 7, 2014 at 5:43 pmHi Tricia, oh my goodness! I will be making this. I do not have an ice cream maker and this sherbet sounds so easy to make. Looks delicious!
Tricia Buice says
July 7, 2014 at 6:56 pmIt's unbelievable how easy this is and so tasty 🙂
Sue/the view from great island says
July 7, 2014 at 5:38 pmJust beautiful, Tricia! I am longing for a Vitamix, it looks like it's magic!<br />
Tricia Buice says
July 7, 2014 at 6:55 pmI just used my Ninja blender Sue – so easy!
scrambledhenfruit says
July 7, 2014 at 3:04 pmPerfect timing for this! It's just about time for those ripe juicy peaches to be showing up at the market. I love that it's so easy too. 🙂
Tricia Buice says
July 7, 2014 at 6:56 pmEasy is good and this is great sherbet!
Monica says
July 7, 2014 at 12:51 pmI just love sweetened condensed milk…and love how easy this sherbet is! Looks lusciously delicious!
Tricia Buice says
July 7, 2014 at 6:57 pmWe are fans of sweetened condensed milk too – love the list of ingredients – milk and sugar. Perfect!
Karen Harris says
July 7, 2014 at 12:16 pmEagle Brand does make some wonderful ice cream. I can't wait for our local peaches to arrive so I can give this a try.
Tricia Buice says
July 7, 2014 at 6:55 pmYou're going to love it Karen!
Angie Schneider says
July 7, 2014 at 9:05 amDELICIOUS! And just two ingredients…awesome!
Tricia Buice says
July 7, 2014 at 6:57 pmThanks Angie – have a great week!