Description
A delightful ice cream recipe that combines fresh orange juice, zest, and creamy vanilla for a taste of summer nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust based on sweetness preference)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh orange juice, orange zest, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- In a separate bowl, soften the vanilla ice cream slightly, then fold in the orange mixture and heavy cream until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a container and freeze for at least 240 minutes or until firm.
- Scoop and serve, garnishing with extra orange zest if desired.
Notes
Taste the orange juice before adding sugar; some oranges vary in sweetness. Consider incorporating other flavors like vanilla or almond extract for added depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: ice cream, orange, dessert, summer, creamy