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Homemade Creamsicles are a refreshing frozen treat made with orange juice, vanilla ice cream, orange zest, and whipped cream. This simple recipe uses four ingredients and makes about eight standard-size popsicles, though the exact yield depends on your molds. Freshly squeezed juice gives the pops a bright orange flavor, while the whipped cream adds a soft, creamy layer.
Homemade Creamsicles: Ingredients and Yield
Gather the ingredients before you begin. If using fresh oranges, juice them first and measure out 8 ounces. The number of oranges needed can vary, so measuring the juice helps keep the recipe proportions consistent.
- 4–5 oranges, juiced to make 8 ounces, or 8 ounces of orange juice
- 2 ½ cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
This recipe yields approximately 8 standard popsicles. A larger or smaller mold may change the number of servings.
How to Make Orange Creamsicles
1. Prepare the orange mixture
Juice the oranges and measure 8 ounces of juice. Blend the juice with the vanilla ice cream and orange zest until the mixture is smooth. Pour it into popsicle molds, leaving the top quarter of each mold empty. This space is needed for the whipped cream layer.
2. Whip the cream
Whisk the heavy cream by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Stop when soft peaks form. The cream should hold its shape loosely rather than become firm. Soft peaks make it easier to spoon the topping into the molds and help keep it from quickly mixing into the orange base.
3. Fill and freeze
Spoon the whipped cream over the orange mixture, add the popsicle sticks, and freeze the molds overnight. For the best chance of clean layers, add the cream gently and avoid stirring it into the orange mixture. Make sure the popsicles are fully frozen before removing them from the molds.
Serving and Simple Variations
Serve these creamsicles as a chilled dessert or snack at a picnic, barbecue, or at home. The recipe can also be made with another fruit juice if you want to vary the flavor. Grapefruit juice is one option to try, although it will give the popsicles a different taste from the classic orange version.
For easier serving, follow the directions for your specific popsicle mold when releasing the frozen treats. If a popsicle does not come out readily, avoid pulling hard on the stick; use the mold’s recommended method instead.
Recipe Details and Nutrition
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Yield: 8 popsicles
Estimated nutrition per serving: 218 calories; 15 g fat (10 g saturated, 1 g polyunsaturated, 4 g monounsaturated); 52 mg cholesterol; 41 mg sodium; 230 mg potassium; 18 g carbohydrates; 2 g fiber; 16 g sugar; and 3 g protein. The listed daily values are 23% fat, 63% saturated fat, 17% cholesterol, 2% sodium, 7% potassium, 6% carbohydrates, 8% fiber, 18% sugar, and 6% protein.
The listed micronutrients per serving are 762 IU vitamin A (15% daily value), 36 mg vitamin C (44%), 100 mg calcium (10%), and 0.1 mg iron (1%). Nutrition is automatically calculated and should be treated as an estimate; values can vary with ingredient brands and serving size.
Enjoy Homemade Creamsicles
With just four ingredients and a little time in the freezer, Homemade Creamsicles are an easy way to make a creamy orange dessert at home. Measure the juice, leave room at the top of the molds, and freeze the pops overnight for a simple treat ready to serve.
