Peach Alexander
Description
The Peach Alexander is a luxurious, frozen beverage that transforms simple summer fruit into a dessert-like drink. By blending fresh, ripe peaches with rich vanilla ice cream, you achieve a velvety texture that is both refreshing and indulgent. The addition of vanilla and almond extracts provides a complex, aromatic depth, enhancing the natural sweetness of the fruit without overpowering it. This drink is perfect for warm afternoons, summer parties, or as a refreshing end to a heavy meal. It captures the essence of a classic milkshake but with a brighter, fruit-forward profile. Easy to prepare in minutes, it requires no cooking, just high-quality ingredients and a powerful blender. Serve immediately for the best texture and temperature, garnished with a slice of fresh peach if desired.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel, pit, and dice the fresh peaches into roughly 1-inch chunks.
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Place the diced peaches into the container of a high-speed blender.
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Add the two large scoops of vanilla ice cream to the blender.
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Pour in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
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Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if necessary.
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Pour immediately into four glasses and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 153.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.8g9%
- Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
- Cholesterol 19.5mg7%
- Sodium 41.5mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 23.7g8%
- Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%
- Sugars 19.2g
- Protein 3.0g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For best results, use very ripe peaches for maximum sweetness and flavor. If peaches are out of season, you can substitute with frozen peach slices, but allow them to thaw slightly before blending to ensure a smooth consistency.
Adjust the amount of ice cream based on your desired thickness. For a thicker milkshake consistency, add an extra scoop of ice cream. For a lighter drink, you can add a splash of milk or peach nectar.
Serve immediately after blending to enjoy the drink at its optimal temperature and texture. If preparing for a party, you can blend the fruit and extract mixture beforehand and chill it, adding the ice cream just before serving.
