Sun Kissed Frozen Orange Cream Slush (Printable)
Creamy citrus blend bursting with fresh orange flavor and vanilla sweetness
# What You'll Need:
→ Citrus & Fruit
01 - 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice (about 4–5 oranges)
02 - 1 tablespoon orange zest
→ Creamy Base
03 - 1 cup vanilla ice cream
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
→ Sweetener & Extras
06 - 2 tablespoons honey or granulated sugar, adjusted to taste
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 2 cups ice cubes
# How-To Steps:
01 - Add the freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, vanilla ice cream, heavy cream, whole milk, honey (or sugar), and vanilla extract into a blender.
02 - Add the ice cubes and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and slushy in consistency.
03 - Taste the slush and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or sugar as needed, depending on the natural sweetness of the oranges.
04 - Pour into chilled glasses and serve right away. Garnish with an orange slice or a fresh mint sprig if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like a creamsicle grew up and went to culinary school, with real citrus punch and a velvety texture that store bought slushies cannot match.
- Ten minutes is all you need, and every single ingredient is probably sitting in your fridge right now waiting for its moment.
02 -
- The slush separates if it sits too long, so blend it right when you plan to drink, not an hour before your guests arrive.
- Super sweet navel oranges need less honey than tart Valencias, so always taste your juice before measuring the sweetener.
03 -
- Roll your oranges firmly on the counter before juicing to break down the membranes and get significantly more juice from each fruit.
- Use a microplane for zesting because it catches only the fragrant outer layer and none of the bitter white pith underneath.