Description
Indulge in the refreshing and creamy goodness of homemade Orange Ice Cream. Bursting with zesty citrus flavor, this frozen treat is the perfect dessert for hot summer days.
Ingredients
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For the Orange Ice Cream:
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 3–4 oranges)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, sugar, and salt until sugar dissolves.
- Add Dairy: Stir in whole milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate mixture for 2–3 hours until thoroughly chilled.
- Churn: Pour mixture into ice cream maker and churn for 20–25 minutes or until soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze: Transfer to a container, freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Serve: Scoop and garnish with orange slices or zest.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, strain orange juice before mixing to remove pulp.
- Add a drop of orange food coloring for a vibrant look if desired.
- Pair with shortbread cookies or pound cake for a delightful combination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned (Ice Cream Maker)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
