Looking to cool off this summer with a vegan treat made with simple ingredients? Look no further than our Harmless Harvest Vegan Orange Creamsicle Cups. It's the familiar ice cream truck staple, orange creamsicle, reimagined with better-for-you ingredients. (No fancy ice cream equipment needed!) Perfect for a poolside hang, a kid's birthday party or impressing summer houseguests.
Dairy-Free Creamsicle Recipe for Orange Cups
What you'll need:
- 3 large oranges (or 4 regular sized)
- Harmless Harvest vanilla coconut yogurt alternative 24 oz tub
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1/3 cup frozen orange concentrate
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
How to make:
- To make the orange cups: For the lid, cut 1/2 an inch off the top of the orange. To let the orange stand upright, slice a tiny sliver off of the bottom of the orange, and place it inside to cover the hole. Scoop out the flesh of the orange with a spoon or melon baller, and set hollow cups in the freezer to allow them to harden.
- Juice oranges (squeeze through a sieve to separate the pulp) and set to side.
- In a blender, combine Harmless Harvest vanilla coconut yogurt alternative, vanilla extract, orange zest, cornstarch, fresh orange juice, and frozen orange concentrate.
- Pour into a large container and freeze until nearly frozen solid, about 4-5 hours.
- Blend the vegan orange creamsicle mixture again to churn until soft and creamy. Spoon into orange cups, and freeze for 2 hours before serving.
- Enjoy!
FAQ:
Can I replace the frozen orange concentrate with orange juice?
You can! However, the texture will be a lot icier and much less smooth, so we do not recommend it. Frozen orange concentrate not only provides a more intense orange flavor, but it also contains less water per ounce than fresh orange juice. The less water in the creamsicle, the smoother the texture will be.
Can I make this without the orange cups?
Absolutely! While the orange cups are adorable, it is a time-intensive task to hollow them out. If making without fresh orange cups, you can skip the fresh-squeezed orange juice (originally from those oranges used for the cups) and use 2/3 cup of frozen orange concentrate.
Recipe by @foodwithliz
