Sun Kissed Frozen Orange Cream (Printer-friendly)
A creamy, icy citrus blend with fresh oranges and vanilla—perfectly refreshing for warm weather.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Citrus & Fruit
01 - 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 4–5 oranges)
02 - 1 tablespoon orange zest
→ Creamy Base
03 - 1 cup vanilla ice cream
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
→ Sweetener & Extras
06 - 2 tablespoons honey or granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 2 cups ice cubes
# How to Make It:
01 - Add the freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, vanilla ice cream, heavy cream, whole milk, honey (or sugar), and vanilla extract into a blender.
02 - Add the ice cubes and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and no ice chunks remain.
03 - Taste the slush and add more honey or sugar if desired, depending on the natural sweetness of the oranges.
04 - Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with an orange slice or a sprig of fresh mint if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in about the same time it takes to pour a glass of water, but feels like you ordered something from a beachside stand.
- The orange zest gives it a perfume that bottled juice could never deliver on its own.
- You probably have every single ingredient sitting in your kitchen right now, no shopping required.
02 -
- If your oranges are on the tart side you may need closer to three tablespoons of sweetener so always taste the juice before blending.
- Blend right before serving because the slush separates and loses its magic after about fifteen minutes sitting out.
03 -
- Roll each orange firmly on the counter before juicing to break down the segments and get every last drop of liquid out.
- Use the ripest, heaviest oranges you can find because weight equals juice and juice equals flavor in this recipe.