Description
These refreshing Orange Creamsicles are a delightful frozen treat combining the bright tang of fresh orange juice with the rich creaminess of Greek yogurt and sweetened condensed milk. Perfect for a hot day, they offer a creamy texture with vibrant orange swirls, crafted easily at home using simple ingredients and popsicle molds.
Ingredients
Orange Mixture
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) orange juice, freshly squeezed or store-bought
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
Cream Mixture
- ¾ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Orange Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, and ¼ cup Greek yogurt until the ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Prepare the Cream Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ¾ cup Greek yogurt, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Create Swirled or Uniform Effect: For swirled creamsicles, spoon alternating dollops of the orange mixture and cream mixture into each popsicle mold and gently swirl 1 to 2 times with a wooden skewer or butter knife, taking care not to overmix and lose the swirl effect. For uniform creamsicles, combine both mixtures fully in a large bowl, whisking until smooth, then pour evenly into the molds.
- Fill Popsicle Molds: Pour the mixtures into the molds, leaving about ¼ inch space at the top to allow for expansion during freezing. Insert popsicle sticks following the mold’s instructions.
- Freeze: Transfer the molds to the freezer and freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until the popsicles are completely firm and ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the most vibrant flavor, though store-bought juice works fine.
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sweetened condensed milk to your taste.
- For easy removal, briefly run the popsicle molds under warm water before pulling out the creamsicles.
- Make sure not to over-swirl the mixtures if making swirled creamsicles to maintain the visual effect.
- Whole milk Greek yogurt provides the best creaminess, but you may substitute with low-fat if desired, adjusting cream quantities accordingly.
