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Orange Popsicle Ice Cream

This ice cream is for those who are nostalgic for those orange-and-cream-flavored popsicles. If you miss that taste, you’ll discover it again here.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 1 quart (1 liter)

Ingredients

2/3 cup (130 g) sugar
Grated zest of 3 oranges, preferably unsprayed
1 1/4 cups (310 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice (from 4 or 5 large oranges)
1 cup (240 g) sour cream
1/2 cup (125 ml) half-and-half
2 teaspoons Grand Marnier or another orange liqueur

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a blender, pulverize the sugar and orange zest until the zest is very fine. Add the orange juice, sour cream, half-and-half, and Grand Marnier and blend until the sugar is completely dissolved.

    Step 2

    Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator, then freeze it in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  2. Perfect Pairing

    Step 3

    If you like oranges and cream, dip small scoops of Orange Popsicle Ice Cream in melted white chocolate, using the directions for Tartufi (page 230).

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