Peach Cobbler with Buttermilk Ice Cream

Who doesn't love a fresh peach cobbler to cap off a summer cookout? It's easy, fruity, and a total crowd pleaser. To make this summer staple even better, here's how to cobble together a tangy homemade buttermilk ice cream to go with it!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 501 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cups white sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup white sugar, divided
• 12 large egg yolks
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste
• 2 pounds fresh peaches

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

Step 2

Whisk egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl. Stir cream and remaining sugar together in a saucepan over low heat; bring to a simmer, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Slowly pour cream mixture into egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.

Step 3

Return mixture to the saucepan; cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, then whisk in buttermilk, vanilla, and salt. Let cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Chill at least 4 hours or up to overnight.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for the cobbler.

Step 5

Wash the fuzz off of the peaches and cut into wedges. Toss peach wedges with 1/2 cup sugar.

Step 6

Place butter in the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish and melt it in the oven, 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 7

Meanwhile, mix together flour, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in half-and-half, vanilla, and almond extract to form a loose batter; pour into baking dish over melted butter. Do not stir. Spoon peaches evenly over batter, without stirring.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and peaches are tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.