Description
This Creamy Orange Creamsicle Drink is a quick breakfast treat, easy dessert drink, and refreshing snack all in one. Made with orange juice, vanilla ice cream, milk, and a splash of cream, it delivers that classic orange creamsicle flavor in a smooth, frosty glass. It is one of those easy recipe ideas that works for summer parties, afternoon treats, breakfast ideas, dessert ideas, and fun food ideas whenever you want something cold, creamy, and full of bright citrus flavor.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups orange juice
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup ice
whipped cream for topping
orange slices for garnish
maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
1. Add the orange juice, milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to a blender.
2. Add the vanilla ice cream and ice.
3. Blend until completely smooth and frothy.
4. Taste and adjust with a little more orange juice or ice cream if needed.
5. Pour into 2 tall glasses.
6. Top with whipped cream, orange slices, and maraschino cherries.
7. Serve immediately while cold and creamy.
Notes
Use very cold orange juice for the thickest and frostiest texture.
For a richer drink, use half-and-half in place of the milk.
Serve right after blending because the texture is best when freshly made.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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