Description
Indulge in the refreshing and creamy goodness of homemade Orange Ice Cream, a delightful citrus dessert perfect for cooling off in the summer heat. This easy-to-make treat bursts with the vibrant flavors of fresh oranges and is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice (from about 3 oranges)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Ice Cream Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt until sugar is dissolved.
- Chill Mixture: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes until soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze: Transfer ice cream to a container, freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Serve: Scoop and enjoy cold.
Notes
- Enhance citrus flavor with natural orange extract.
- Add white chocolate chips or candied orange peel for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
