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Am I the only one who would rather have an orange creamsicle float than a root beer float? Don’t get me wrong, root beer floats are delicious, but there is just something special about the combination of orange and vanilla. The tang of orange mixed with the sweetness of vanilla just creates an extra special experience.
If you want to try an ice cream flavor that will blow you away, try this orange creamsicle ice cream recipe!
Since buying the Ninja Creami, Alex and I have a list of flavors we want to try. Because orange creamsicle sounded extra delicious (and was super simple to make), we bumped it up to the top of our list this week!
Honestly, it’s one of my favorite Ninja Creami recipes. It uses orange extract, which provides an easy way to get the orange flavor down! The recipe is made the exact same way as our lemon cookie ice cream, with a simple extract swap.
This keeps the recipe to only a few ingredients commonly found in a kitchen, meaning there doesn’t need to be a separate grocery store trip to make this ice cream on a Tuesday!
While there are a few ice cream brands out there that sell quarts of creamsicle ice cream, this ice cream recipe has them all beat.
The flavors mixed in this Ninja Creami pint will surprise you, delight you, and have your spoon coming back for more!
So grab a pint and make this delicious Ninja Creami ice cream recipe!
To Make Dairy-Free Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream, Use the Following:
- 1 tbsp vegan cream cheese for 1 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 cup oat milk for 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup cream of coconut for 3/4 cup heavy cream
First Time Using the Ninja Creami or Looking for Tips?
While the Ninja Creami is a machine with only 7 (or 11) buttons, it can still be intimidating! Here are a few tips and tricks Alex and I have picked up since beginning our ice cream journey with the Ninja Creami!
- Can I use something to get the orange flavor besides orange extract? We’ve found that orange extract is the easiest way to add the orange flavor into the orange creamsicle ice cream, which is why we recommend it. However, orange juice may be able to work. We have not tried it, so do not take this as a guarantee. It may be able to provide some orange flavor, but it may not be as strong!
- If I put the pint back into the freezer, do I need to mix the ice cream up again before enjoying? Surprisingly, no! When using the typical base ingredients (whole milk, heavy cream), re-spinning is probably best to get the ice cream back to its original creamy consistency after freezing. However, we have found when using oat milk and cream of coconut, our first spin leaves the ice cream very creamy (almost like a soft-serve texture). After putting it in the freezer for 24 hours after this original spin, the ice cream is the perfect texture to enjoy without re-spinning! My suggestion is see how the texture is without a re-spin, and re-spin only as necessary!
- What button should I use to spin my ice cream? This all depends on the consistency you’re going for! Each button operates the machine at varying speeds. For thicker concoctions (like ice cream), the ice cream button is best. However, if using eggs in the recipe (like a gelato), use the gelato button! The sorbet button is best used with fruit mixtures. For example, if mixing a can of pineapples in heavy syrup, use the sorbet button to make a delicious fruity creation! Overall, it’s something you can experiment with to find your personal preference for your ice cream consistency!
Looking for More Ninja Creami Recipes?
If you’re on the hunt for more Ninja Creami recipes, be sure to grab one of our recipe e-books, Top 25 Ninja Creami Recipes ($2.99), or the great value of over 50 recipes in Ninja Creami Cookbook: Ice Cream & Gelato Edition! Each includes favorites such as cake batter gelato, red velvet ice cream, Shirley Temple ice cream, and many more!
If you’re like us and are running out of ice cream storage containers, grab a two-pack of Ninja Creami pints to keep your freezer full with all of your ice cream creations!
Or if you don’t have a Ninja Creami and are on the fence about getting one, check out my honest review!
Do You Want to Make Your Own Ninja Creami Cookbook?
If you want to make your own version of a Ninja Creami cookbook, check out our Ninja Creami Recipe Page Template! Besides the fun design, it has space to write the spin setting, number of servings, ingredients, directions, and notes (everything a Creami recipe needs)!
Ninja Creami Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream
Description
This orange creamsicle ice cream made with the Ninja Creami combines the perfect tang of orange with the sweetness of vanilla for a delicious treat! By using orange and vanilla extract, this flavor is extremely easy to make.
To make this recipe in the Ninja Creami Deluxe, multiply all ingredients by 1.5
Note: 1 serving = 1 pint
Ingredients
Instructions
Place 1 tbsp cream cheese in a medium bowl and microwave for 5-10 seconds. If the cream cheese was in the fridge, these 5-10 seconds in the microwave will help soften it up to mix well with the other ingredients.
Combine cream cheese with 1 tsp orange extract, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Whisk until the ingredients are mixed together.
Slowly whisk in 1 cup whole milk and 3/4 cup heavy cream.
Whisk in a few drops of yellow food coloring and a few drops of red food coloring until the mixture is the desired color.
Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, ensuring it does not go over the max fill line.
Freeze the pint for 24 hours, making sure it is placed on a flat surface in the freezer.
After 24 hours, remove the pint from the freezer, and plug in your Ninja Creami machine! Time for the magic.
Remove the lid from the pint and grab the Ninja Creami outer bowl. Place the pint securely into the outer bowl and cover with the lid. Once the lid is on, place the outer bowl into the machine, twisting to the right until it locks into place. Press the "Ice Cream" button and (try to) wait patiently for the creamy treat coming your way.
Once the process is finished, press and hold the button on the left side of the Creami to twist the bowl to the left and remove it from the machine. Twist the lid off of the outer bowl and remove the pint.
Now your orange creamsicle ice cream is ready to enjoy!
Note
If you don't like following recipes, don't worry - you can customize it however you want! We personally use oat milk and coconut cream to avoid most of the dairy, and it's some of the best ice cream we've ever had.
If you liked this recipe, check out our recipe for lemon cookie ice cream here.
Mine came out super crumbly, any tips?
When this happens, I add 1 – 2 Teaspoons of milk and re-spin. I repeat until it comes out creamy (typically after 1 – 3 re-spins). Hope this helps!
How many Calories per serving?
We are working on calculating this information, but it could take a while for all of our recipes! We do hope to be able to share it eventually on the blog!
I’d like to make super low fat versions using almond or soy milk. How can this be accomplished? thanks!
You can substitute the whole milk with the almond or soy milk! I’m not sure about the cream, but you could always try coconut cream for a slightly healthier alternative!
Any substitute for a microwave?
You can let the cream cheese sit out for a bit until it softens! It doesn’t have to be melty, it just needs to be soft enough to whisk!
If you choose to make with oat milk and cream of coconut, should you spin as lite ice cream?
Also, can you use granulated Stevia in place of granulated sugar?
I think lite ice cream would be fine! Typically lite ice cream is used based on a lower sugar content (sugar substitutes), but using it for an oat milk/cream of coconut sub.
Yes, you can use Stevia in place of sugar! I like to use 1/2 tsp Stevia with 2 1/2 tbsp of agave to sweeten the ice cream and it turns out delicious! If you make this sub, definitely spin on lite ice cream!