Description
Creamy homemade Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream made with fresh orange juice and vanilla extract for the perfect summer dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest optional
- Orange food coloring optional
Instructions
- Wash and dry the oranges before juicing them.
- Strain the orange juice if you prefer a smooth texture without pulp.
- Combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, orange juice, orange extract, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth.
- Add orange zest and food coloring if desired.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions.
- Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and seal tightly.
- Freeze for 4 to 6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for several minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add fresh orange zest for stronger citrus flavor.
- Strain the juice to remove seeds and excess pulp.
- Mix in chocolate chunks, caramel ribbons, or fruit puree near the end of churning.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Allow the ice cream to soften slightly before scooping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 171
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 17
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 36