Sun Kissed Frozen Orange Cream Slush (Print View)
Refreshing frozen citrus treat blending fresh oranges with creamy vanilla ice cream for a cool summer delight.
# 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 (or dairy-free alternative)
→ Sweetener & Extras
06 - 2 tablespoons honey or granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 2 cups ice cubes
# How to Make It:
01 - Add the freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, vanilla ice cream, heavy cream, whole milk, honey (or sugar), and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender.
02 - Add the ice cubes and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth with a uniform icy, slushy consistency.
03 - Taste the slush and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or sugar if needed, depending on the natural sweetness of the oranges.
04 - Pour the finished slush into chilled glasses and serve right away. Garnish with an orange slice or a fresh mint sprig if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creaminess from ice cream and heavy cream combined with bright citrus creates a texture somewhere between a milkshake and a slushie, which is honestly the best place to be.
- It comes together in about the same time it takes to scroll through your phone looking for a recipe.
02 -
- If your oranges are particularly sweet, skip the honey entirely on the first blend and only add it after tasting, because once it is in there you cannot take it back.
- Letting the blended slush sit too long before serving will turn it into a separated mess, so have your glasses ready before you start blending.
03 -
- Roll each orange firmly on the counter before juicing to break down the membranes inside, which yields almost twice as much juice per fruit.
- Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for at least fifteen minutes before pouring, because a cold glass keeps the slush from melting on contact.