Orange Ice Cream

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This homemade Orange Ice Cream is creamy, refreshing, and packed with sweet orange flavor. Freshly squeezed orange juice combines with rich cream, whole milk, vanilla, and orange extract for a delicious creamsicle-inspired dessert. It is an easy frozen treat to make in an ice cream maker and is perfect for anyone who loves orange and vanilla together.

Prep Time30

Freezing time6

Total Time6 30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamsicle ice cream, homemade orange ice cream, orange creamsicle ice cream, orange dessert, orange ice cream

Cooking Method: Ice cream maker, No-Cook

Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 171kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed, about 3 oranges
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp orange extract
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Instructions

Add the heavy whipping cream, whole milk, freshly squeezed orange juice, sugar, orange extract, vanilla extract, and salt to a large mixing bowl.
Stir everything together until the sugar is incorporated and the mixture is well combined.
Pour the orange ice cream mixture into your ice cream maker.
Churn according to the instructions for your ice cream maker.
Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container.
Press plastic wrap directly over the surface of the ice cream.
Freeze for 6 hours, until firm.
Let the orange ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping and serving.

Notes

For an extra boost of fresh orange flavor, add 1 tablespoon of orange zest.
For smoother ice cream without pulp, strain the freshly squeezed orange juice before adding it to the mixture.

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