Description
Indulge in a homemade Orange Ice Cream that evokes the nostalgia of summer days spent enjoying orange creamsicle popsicles. This creamy, refreshing dessert combines freshly squeezed orange juice with real vanilla extract for a vibrant flavor that’s perfect for hot afternoons or family gatherings. Whether served in a cone, as part of a sundae, or blended into a milkshake, this easy-to-make treat is sure to delight everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 3 oranges)
- 1 tablespoon orange extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, sugar, fresh orange juice, whole milk, orange extract, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended.
- If desired, add food coloring to enhance the appearance; mix well.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the ice cream to a container, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 4-6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Before serving, let the ice cream soften for a few minutes at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None (churning & freezing time not included)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg