Creamy, Citrusy & Unbelievably Easy
Why You’ll Love This
🍊 Bright orange flavor – like a Creamsicle in scoopable form
⏱ Ready in 5 minutes (plus freezing time)
🍦 No ice cream maker needed
🌞 Perfect for hot summer days
Ingredients
(Makes 4 servings)
All You Need
2 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
1 cup orange soda (like Fanta or San Pellegrino Aranciata)
Optional Boosters
1 tsp orange zest (for extra freshness)
½ tsp vanilla extract (for depth)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Mix & Freeze
- In a blender or bowl, combine ice cream and orange soda. Blend/mix until smooth.
- Pour into a freezer-safe container.
- Freeze 4 hours or until firm.
2. Scoop & Serve
Let sit at room temperature 5 minutes for easier scooping.
Pro Tips
🍊 Fresh twist: Use fresh-squeezed orange juice + ½ cup cream instead of soda
🔥 Adult version: Swap soda for orange liqueur (like Cointreau) + ¼ cup milk
❄️ Quick-freeze hack: Spread in shallow pan for faster setting
Serving Suggestions
🍪 Pair with shortbread cookies
🍓 Top with berry compote
🥂 Float a scoop in champagne for a fun float
“Childhood nostalgia in every spoonful!” ✨
Storage: Keeps 2 weeks in freezer.
Flavor Variations:
- Raspberry Lime: Use raspberry sorbet + lime soda
- Grape Cream: Vanilla ice cream + grape soda
- Root Beer Float: Vanilla ice cream + root beer (for a sherbet-adjacent treat)