Sun Kissed Frozen Orange Cream Slush (Print Version)

Creamy, icy citrus beverage blending fresh oranges with vanilla for a refreshing summer treat.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 4-5 oranges)

02 - 1 tablespoon orange zest

03 - 1 cup vanilla ice cream

04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

05 - 1/2 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)

06 - 2 tablespoons honey or granulated sugar (adjust to taste)

07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

08 - 2 cups ice cubes

01 - In a blender, combine the fresh orange juice, orange zest, vanilla ice cream, heavy cream, milk, honey (or sugar), and vanilla extract.

02 - Add the ice cubes. Blend on high until completely smooth and icy.

03 - Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or sugar.

04 - Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately, garnished with an orange slice or a sprig of mint if desired.

01 -

It tastes like a creamsicle grew up and went to culinary school, with real citrus brightness that store bought mixes never capture.
Ten minutes is all you need, no cooking, no waiting, no fuss, just pure slushed relief in a glass.
The vanilla ice cream does double duty as both sweetener and texture builder, so you get a silky consistency without any complicated technique.

02 -

Do not use store bought orange juice, the pasteurization dulls the bright notes and your slush will taste like a convenience store drink.
If your blender struggles with ice, crush the cubes in a bag first or let them sit out for five minutes to soften slightly.

03 -

Roll your oranges firmly on the counter before juicing to break down the interior membranes and get significantly more liquid out of each fruit.
The zest matters more than you think, skip it once and you will immediately notice the drink tastes hollow and one dimensional.