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Easy Orange Creamsicle – Popsicles

by Hunar Baig

Easy Orange Creamsicle – Popsicles

Think creamy vanilla and sunshine-y orange in a frozen treat – but better! This homemade orange creamsicle popsicle recipe is bursting with fresh flavours, and it’s a no churn ice cream recipe! The way the creamy vanilla and bright orange flavours intertwine is pure magic. These popsicles are more than just a treat, they are a summer staple.

What is a no churn ice cream? 

Is ice cream that doesn’t require an ice cream machine or long churning time or even any eggs. The two main ingredients in no churn ice cream are cream and sweetened condensed milk, the combination of both of these ingredients when whipped, is a light and fluffy ice cream base ready to freeze and become no churn ice cream.

How to make Orange Creamsicle – Popsicles

  1. In a blender, combine peeled and chopped oranges, sugar, salt, and vanilla bean paste. Add orange food coloring (if using) for a brighter hue. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together double cream / heavy cream, condensed milk, yogurt, and vanilla bean paste until thickened slightly. Don’t overmix – you want it light and creamy, not fluffy.
  3. Now, add ½ cup of the vanilla ice cream mixture into the blended orange mixture and mix well. 
  4. Then simply, alternatively pour each mixture into a popsicle mould, alternating layers until the molds are almost full. Leave a small space (about ¼ inch) at the top for expansion. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 8 hours, or ideally overnight. 
  5. Once frozen, simply remove the popsicles from the moulds and enjoy your homemade orange creamsicles!

How do you make homemade ice cream creamy and not icy?

The secret ingredient that not only stops the ice cream from getting icy and adds a ton of flavour is: vanilla! The vanilla paste or extract lowers the freezing temp of the ice cream, making it slower to freeze and therefore, forming smaller ice crystals , ultimately making a smoother ice cream. The other ingredient that stops the ice cream from going icy is sweetened condensed milk, which softens the ice cream!

How long does no-churn Orange Creamsicles last? 

Once the no churn Orange Creamsicles are solid – store in the freezer in popsicle bags or individually wrapped with cling film. They should last 4 weeks if kept in the freezer and stored properly. A word of caution, if the popsicles melt completely after it has frozen solid, do not refreeze it, it is no longer safe to eat!

What is the texture of an Orange Creamsicle? 

This orange creamsicle recipe is a no churn ice cream that has a creamy, velvety and light texture. The secret to what makes this  ice cream so light and creamy is that the base of  double cream / heavy cream whipped to soft peaks with natural yogurt and sweetened condensed milk. No churn ice cream also contains plenty of fat but not a lot of water resulting in a velvety, luscious ice cream.

What does an Orange Creamsicle taste like?

Orange creamsicles, sometimes known as orange dreamsicles are creamy ice cream popsicles that are a perfect blend of dreamy vanilla and fresh sweet orange swirled together. It has a sweet but not too sweet taste, a smooth creamy texture and a delightfully fruity flavour. 

Ingredient Notes

The ingredients that go into this Easy Orange Creamsicle – Popsicles

Double Cream / Heavy Cream – is the perfect base for creamy and rich no churn popsicles

Natural Yogurt – will add some structure and creaminess to the popsicles

Sweetened Condensed Milk – will sweeten the orange creamsicles, bind everything together and soften the ice cream

Vanilla Paste – adds so much flavour, depth and that classic vanilla smell – not to mention that it keep the ice cream from getting icy

Oranges – I love using real oranges for a great flavour and that bright beautiful orange color

Sugar – to add more much needed sweetness

Salt – balances everything out and makes sure the popsicles aren’t too sweet

Orange Food Colouring (optional) – this is optional but it makes the creamsicles a super pretty orange color

Tips and Tricks – Easy Orange Creamsicle – Popsicles

  • Let the popsicles sit out for a couple of minutes to soften, before removing from the mould.
  • Place your popsicle mould into a bowl of warm water for a couple of minutes before removing, this will make the popsicles easier to serve.
  • The recipe video is on my TikTok and IG – please tag @aceofspoons_ if you make this recipe

Easy Orange Creamsicles

Hunar Baig
Think creamy vanilla and sunshine-y orange in a frozen treat – but better! This homemade orange creamsicle popsicle recipe is bursting with fresh flavours, and it's a no churn ice cream recipe!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Ice Cream
Cuisine American
Servings 10 popsicles

Equipment

  • Popsicle Mould
  • Popsicles Sticks
  • Blender
  • Large bowl
  • Hand Whisk (optional)

Ingredients
  

Orange Ice Cream

  • 2 medium oranges
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 65 g white sugar (1/3 cup)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • a little bit of orange food colouring (optional)

Vanilla Ice Cream

  • 120 ml double cream / heavy cream (1/2 cup)
  • 130 g natural yoghurt (1/2 cup)
  • 180 ml condensed milk (6oz)
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, combine peeled and chopped oranges, sugar, salt, and vanilla bean paste. Add orange food coloring (if using) for a brighter hue. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together double cream / heavy cream, condensed milk, yogurt, and vanilla bean paste until thickened slightly. Don't overmix – you want it light and creamy, not fluffy.
  • Now, add ½ cup of the vanilla ice cream mixture into the blended orange mixture and mix well.
  • Then simply, alternatively pour each mixture into a popsicle mould, alternating layers until the molds are almost full. Leave a small space (about ¼ inch) at the top for expansion. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 8 hours, or ideally overnight.
  • Once frozen, simply remove the popsicles from the molds and enjoy your homemade orange creamsicles!

Notes

  • Let the popsicles sit out for a couple of minutes to soften, before removing from the mould.
 
  • Place your popsicle mould into a bowl of warm water for a couple of minutes before removing, this will make the popsicles easier to serve.
 
  • The recipe video is on my TikTok and IG – please tag @aceofspoons_ if you make this recipe
Keyword Ice cream, Orange, Orange Cremsicle, Popsicle

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