Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of homemade Orange Ice Cream with this easy recipe. Creamy, citrusy, and bursting with flavor, this frozen treat is perfect for hot summer days or any time you crave a bright, fruity dessert.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (strained)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- a few drops of natural orange food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add Food Coloring: Add orange food coloring if using, and stir to combine.
- Chill Mixture: Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly cold.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes).
- Freeze: Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Serve: Scoop and serve cold.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
- Blood oranges or mandarins can be used for a twist.
- Without an ice cream maker, you can pour the mixture into a shallow dish and stir every 30 minutes until frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
