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Peach and Pretzel Streusel Ice Cream

Servings: 0

Equipment

  • Immersion or traditional blender
  • ice cream maker
  • food processor

Ingredients

For the Peach Compote Ice Cream

  • 3 peaches
  • 1/2 cup cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbs corn syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 for the compote and 1/2 for the ice cream base
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Peach Schnapps
  • 1 ice cream base of choice
  • 200 g unsalted pretzels
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the Pretzel Streusel

  • 50 g unsalted pretzels
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Score the bottoms of 3 peaches with and X. Boil a pot of water. Prepare a bowl of ice water. Once boiling add the peaches for 30 seconds, then transfer to the ice water.
  • Peel off the peach skins, and slice and dice them into small cubes.
  • Add peaches to large pan or pot along with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tbs corn syrup, 1/2 tsp vanilla, the juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 tsp of cinnamon and 2 tbs of Peach Schnapps.
  • Cook on medium low until the liquid cooks down and becomes a syrup, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl and let come to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator.
  • Make the pretzel streusel. In a food processor combine 50 grams of unsalted pretzels, 2 tbs flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 tsp salt. Process until fully combined and then add 2 tbs melted butter. The mixture shoudl come together almost like a dough.
  • Transfer mixture to a parchment or silicone lined pan and bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes, mixing up halfway through to prevent burning.
  • Let cool and store in refrigerator.
  • Make an ice cream base of your choice. Transfer to a large heat proof bowl and add 200 grams of unsalted pretzels. Mix and let soak for 10-20 minutes to release all of the pretzel flavor.
  • Strain the pretzels out of the base, squeezing as much liquid out as possible. Add 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 150 grams of peach compote. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Refrigerate until fully cold, 2 hours minimum or overnight.
  • Churn ice cream and transfer to a container, layering with more peach compote and pretzel streusel.