Description
This creamy and refreshing Orange Ice Cream is a perfect balance of sweet citrus flavor and smooth creaminess. With just a few simple ingredients, this homemade treat is a delightful way to cool off during the warmer months.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 2–3 oranges)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the fresh orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Stir well until everything is fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.
- Once the ice cream has reached a soft-serve consistency, transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Serve the ice cream scoops in bowls or cones, and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can place the mixture in a shallow dish and freeze it. Stir every 30 minutes for the first 2-3 hours to break up the ice crystals and get a smooth texture.
- For extra flavor, you can add a bit of orange liqueur (like Grand Marnier) to the mixture to enhance the citrus flavor without affecting the texture.
- You can garnish the ice cream with extra orange zest or fresh orange slices for a decorative touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Frozen Treat
- Method: Ice Cream Maker, No-Churn Option
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg