Description
Indulge in the refreshing and creamy delight of homemade Orange Ice Cream. This citrus-infused treat is perfect for cooling off on a hot day, with a burst of fresh orange flavor in every scoop.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 3–4 oranges)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- optional: 1–2 drops orange food coloring for a vibrant hue
Instructions
- Prepare the Ice Cream Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until sugar is dissolved.
- Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn for 20–25 minutes.
- Freeze the Ice Cream: Transfer churned ice cream to a container, freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Serve: Scoop and enjoy the cold, creamy Orange Ice Cream.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for optimal flavor.
- Experiment with blood oranges or mandarins for unique variations.
- If no ice cream maker, freeze in a dish and stir periodically until frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
