Sun Kissed Frozen Orange Cream Slush (Printable)
A refreshing blend of fresh oranges, creamy vanilla ice cream, and ice creates the perfect cooling treat for hot summer days.
# What You 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 (adjust to taste)
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 2 cups ice cubes
# Directions:
01 - Add the freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, vanilla ice cream, heavy cream, whole milk, honey or sugar, and vanilla extract to a blender.
02 - Add the ice cubes and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and slushy.
03 - Taste the slush and add more honey or sugar if 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 sprig of fresh mint if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like a creamsicle grew up and went to culinary school, yet comes together in under ten minutes.
- The frozen texture is infinitely adjustable, from thick spoonable shake to sippable slush, depending on your mood.
02 -
- Do not blend ahead and refrigerate, because the slush will separate into watery orange juice and foam, and no amount of stirring brings it back.
- Navel oranges yield the sweetest juice, but valencias have a tangier complexity that I actually prefer for this drink.
03 -
- If your blender struggles with ice, crush the cubes in a zip top bag with a rolling pin before adding them.
- A tiny pinch of salt, barely perceptible, makes the orange flavor pop in a way that surprises everyone who tries it.