Description
Homemade orange creamsicle ice cream combines nostalgic childhood flavors with creamy sophistication. Summer dessert enthusiasts will delight in this refreshing treat that blends citrus zest and sweet vanilla notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1 cup (237 ml) fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) whole milk
- 2 cups (473 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp orange extract
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Blending Base: Combine heavy cream, granulated sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, whole milk, orange extract, vanilla extract, and kosher salt in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly until sugar completely dissolves.
- Color Enhancement: If desired, add orange food coloring and stir until color integrates evenly throughout the mixture.
- Churning Process: Pour liquid base into an electric ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the mixture achieves a soft, pillowy consistency characteristic of fresh ice cream.
- Freezing Preparation: Gently transfer churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create a uniform texture and eliminate air pockets.
- Freezing and Setting: Seal container with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap, then place in the freezer for 4-6 hours or preferably overnight, allowing the ice cream to solidify and develop a rich, luxurious mouthfeel.
- Serving Technique: Remove ice cream from freezer 2-3 minutes before serving, permitting slight thawing to facilitate effortless scooping and maximize flavor intensity.
Notes
- Optimize Color Vibrancy: Add food coloring drops for a visually appealing, bright orange hue that matches the classic creamsicle look.
- Ensure Sugar Dissolution: Whisk ingredients thoroughly until sugar completely melts, preventing graininess in the final ice cream texture.
- Churn Precisely: Follow manufacturer’s ice cream maker instructions carefully, aiming for the 20-25 minute churning window to achieve optimal creamy consistency.
- Patience Pays Off: Allow ice cream to freeze 4-6 hours or overnight for a smoother, more developed flavor profile and ideal scooping texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg