This Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream is everything you love about that iconic popsicle - zesty citrus, velvety vanilla, and plenty of sticky sweetness. And it's easy to whip up at home. No ice cream machine required!
There's a reason orange and vanilla just work together-it's like citrus and cream decided to be best friends. That bright, tangy pop of orange paired with smooth, dreamy vanilla? Total flavor harmony.
And the best part? This no-churn Creamsicle-style ice cream is stupid easy to make. We're talking five ingredients, no ice cream machine. Just scoopable sunshine.
3 Reasons Why You'll This Recipe!
#1: It is truly quick and easy. Spend just 5 - 10 minutes mixing the ingredients together, pour into your container, then pop it in the freezer for 5-6 hours to harden. After that, it's ready to serve. No special equipment needed!
#2: It's inexpensive. The average price for a half gallon of ice cream is $4.76 dollars, and many specialty brands cost more than that for just a single pint. But this no-churn ice cream recipe yields 8 servings, and you can easily purchase all the ingredients for far less than buying a ready-made equivalent.
#3: You can customize it! Once you make the base, you're free to add any type of mix-ins and flavorings you like. Candy, cookies, fresh fruits, coffee, pie fillings, even your favorite breakfast cereal...there truly is no limit. Some of our most beloved flavor combinations include Blueberry Lemon, Black Cherry and White Chocolate, Salted Caramel Pecan, Double Chocolate Chunk.
Key Ingredients & Substitutions
Heavy Whipping Cream - Whipped to soft peaks, it gives the ice cream that dreamy, scoopable texture. No substitutes here. This is the backbone of your no‑churn magic.
Sweetened Condensed Milk - Adds sweetness and a super-creamy consistency that holds without churning. You could try condensed coconut milk for a dairy-free version, but flavor and texture will differ slightly.
Vanilla Extract - Just a touch adds warmth and depth. Pure vanilla is best, but imitation works. Just scale up for more vanilla flavor.
Orange Extract - This is the star of the show. A couple drops give that punchy, zesty flavor. Don't overdo it. You want bright, not bitter. I used this brand.
Orange Gel Food Coloring - Purely for looks, if you want that classic creamsicle-orange swirl. Gel food colorings work best.
How To Make Orange Creamsicle No-Churn Ice Cream Step By Step
Step #1: With a stand mixer, beat heavy whipping cream until thick. You can also use a hand mixer if you prefer.
Step #2: Pour in sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and orange oil and fold in until smooth.
Step #3: Divide ice cream into three bowls. Then add orange gel food coloring to two bowls, creating 2 different shades of orange. You want one nice dark orange and the other a more pale color.
Step #4: Next, spoon ice cream into a freezer safe container, alternating colors to create a multi-colored ice cream.
Step #5: Freeze for 5-6 hours or overnight. When it is time to serve, remove from the freezer and then let it sit on the counter to soften for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
More Creamsicle Treats
If you're in the mood for creamsicle everything, then you'll want to check out these recipes too!
- This extra moist Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake is infused with tons of flavor, thanks to the addition of sweet mandarin oranges.
- Check out this Boozy Orange Creamsicle Pie recipe for a fun adults-only treat that tastes like childhood.
- And be sure to sample all of our other homemade ice cream recipes too!
Recipe
Orange Creamsicle No-Churn Ice Cream
Equipment
- stand mixer or hand mixer
Ingredients
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups heavy cream cold
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract may add more to taste
- 2 drops orange extract
- 3 drops orange gel food coloring adjust for desired color
Instructions
- With a mixer, beat heavy whipping cream until thick.
- Pour in sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract and orange extract and fold in until smooth.
- Divide ice cream into 3 bowls. Add gel food coloring to two of the bowls to create 2 different shades of orange. You want one dark orange and one light orange.
- Next, spoon ice cream into a freezer safe container, alternating colors to create a multi-colored ice cream. (See the images in article above for example!)
- Freeze for 5-6 hours or overnight. When it is time to serve, remove from freezer and let sit on the counter to soften for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
Ellen says
This is a delicious orange creamsicle no churn ice cream. It was my first time making it, and the recipe was EASY~ almost too easy if you know what I mean--LOL. Excellent recipe with ingredients I had on hand. I kept adding drops of orange extract, mixing, tasting, to get the flavor we prefer, but otherwise no other changes. (I probably added 1/4 - 1/2 t orange extract.) Because I was impatient, I put the ice cream in 2 small plastic containers in my freezer so it would set up. Got rave reviews from family and friends.