Sun Kissed Frozen Orange Cream Slush (Printable Version)
Creamy citrus slush bursting with fresh orange brightness and vanilla finish
# 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
# Method:
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 to the blender and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and uniformly icy throughout.
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 immediately. Garnish with an orange slice or a sprig of fresh mint if desired.
# Expert Tricks:
01 -
- It comes together in a blender with zero stovetop work which means your kitchen stays cool and your effort stays minimal.
- The combination of real orange juice and vanilla ice cream tastes like a creamsicle grew up and got sophisticated.
- You probably have every ingredient sitting in your fridge and freezer right now.
02 -
- Do not skip the zest because without it the drink tastes pleasant but one dimensional.
- Blending too long on low speed melts the ice and you end up with a milkshake texture instead of a slushy one.
03 -
- Freeze your orange juice into ice cube trays the night before and use those instead of regular ice for double concentrated citrus flavor.
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for at least fifteen minutes before pouring because a warm glass melts the slush faster than anything else.