The summer heat has got me overflowing with popsicle ideas, people! I have been trying out lots of different flavors and a few different molds to find my favorite combinations. One of my recent favorites is this recipe for Creamsicles.
Orange Creamsicle is a classic summer flavor in my mind. My first taste of this pop took me right back to my favorite childhood memories (Orange Flintstone Push Ups, anyone?). These pops are smooth and creamy with just the right amount of orange flavor- a not-too-sweet treat that's the perfect way to complete a summer meal.
You could also substitute other citrus flavors- blood orange, grapefruit, etc- for a tasty twist on the classic. Just make sure to invite me over, okay? I never met a Creamsicle I didn't like.
by Oven Love
-makes 8 popsicles (2.5 oz).
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice (fresh or frozen. you could also use orange juice concentrate for a stronger orange flavor)
- 1 cup heavy cream (you could also substitute melted/very soft vanilla ice cream)
- 3 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
- 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a medium bowl, whisk all ingredients together.
- Pour mixture into popsicle molds. Let set for 30-60 minutes, then add popsicle sticks. Freeze for another 4-6 hours or until frozen.
- When you're ready to serve, run some warm water along your popsicle mold to loosen the popsicles and serve immediately.
So creamy and delicious! I love creamsicles, this is so fun!
ReplyDeleteOh Yummmm! What type of ice pop mold did you use?
ReplyDelete@Judy gal, these molds are from Wal-Mart! I think they were only a dollar or two. They are white plastic with colored pop inserts, but I just used popsicle sticks instead of the inserts.
ReplyDeleteHello. Looks scrumptious, but what can be replaced for the agave nectar? Thank you!
ReplyDeletewhere do you find agave nectar!
ReplyDeleteHoney can be substituted for the agave nectar. I would actually prefer honey to agave nectar- agave is just really easy to dissolve in cold liquids (but it highly processed!).
ReplyDeleteFound this link through The Happy Housewife newsletter and I LOVE it! Pinning. Can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteDo you think the heavy cream could be substituted for plain yogurt?
ReplyDeleteAnna, I think you could sub yogurt, it just might have a tangier taste.
ReplyDeleteLook in syrup or honey section for Agave Nectar. Specific stores that have it--Costco, Planet Organic. I'm sure I've seen it at Save On Foods too. It is often Organic.
ReplyDeleteI just made these and we aren't eating dairy so I substituted the heavy cream for 2 frozen bananas and a little rice milk. I also used 3 big fresh oranges. No added sweetner, and not extracts. Still turned out sooo yummy! Thanks for the recipe!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get some OJ and make these! But I won't be using agave nectar... The Butter Believer explains it well - http://butterbeliever.com/2011/11/04/is-agave-nectar-a-healthy-sweetener/
ReplyDeleteThese look great! Can't wait to try!
ReplyDeleteI made these two days ago and they still haven't set up completely. Any ideas as to why that is?
ReplyDeleteCaitlin- the only thing I can think of is that the freezer isn't cold enough. What sweetener did you use?
ReplyDeleteThe colour of these creamsicles is so beautiful, so innocent. Cream and oranges... Hmmmmm!
ReplyDeleteTantalizing! Just pinned it; thank you!
ReplyDeletedo you think Quark would work instead of cream :)
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