Keep the crowd cool and happy with Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream Dessert! It’s the perfectly light no-bake summer treat that’s easy to make!
There’s no better way to celebrate great summer days than with a sweet and refreshing Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream Dessert! Mix creamy vanilla ice cream and frozen orange juice and top it with a wonderfully buttery graham cracker topping for a great dessert that even the neighbors will knock on your door for some!
Orange Splash
Sun, pool parties, and refreshing snacks are some of the best parts of summer. I know we’re all on the same page regarding the oven during the summer, which is why everyone loves Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream Dessert! There are no ovens and no heat, just cool, yummy ice cream mixed with sweet OJ and a graham cracker crust. This orange creamsicle icebox cake feeds a crowd, so it’s the perfect dessert for every pool party!
Light, sweet citrus flavors are always a summertime hit, so be sure to whip up mouthwatering Orange Creamsicle Fudge and cool and fluffy Creamsicle Chiffon Pie!
Other Recipes to Serve with Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream Dessert
- Have you ever wondered how to make your summers more epic? Incredibly delicious and fun, Margarita Milkshakes are the answer!
- Stir up everyone’s favorite warm weather drink, Cherry Limeade, by the pitcher or the glass!
Ingredients
Graham Crackers: You will need graham crackers to make the delicious crust and topping. You can also purchase graham cracker crumbs, which can be found at most grocery stores.
Butter: Use whatever butter you have on hand to hold that crust together. Melt it ahead of time.
Sugar: For this recipe, you will need granulated sugar.
Ice Cream: Pick a few quarts of your favorite vanilla ice cream to make this cake.
Orange Juice: You will also need a couple of frozen orange juice concentrate cans. Set these out to thaw before using.
How to Make Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream Dessert
STEP ONE: Stir the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Set aside 2 cups of the crumbs to use later for the topping.
STEP TWO: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and press the remaining crumbs firmly into the dish to make the bottom crust. Cover the dish and freeze for 10 minutes.
STEP THREE: While the crust is chilling, stir together the orange juice and vanilla ice cream.
STEP FOUR: After 10 minutes, pull the crust out of the freezer and spoon the ice cream filling over the crust. Freeze the cake for another 10 minutes or until firm.
STEP FIVE: Remove the dessert from the freezer and apply the graham cracker topping, pressing firmly. Place the cake in the freezer to harden up completely. When you’re ready to serve, allow the ice cream cake to soften on the counter for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips for Success
- Set out the vanilla ice cream and cans of orange juice concentrate to soften before mixing. They should both be soft but not soupy to make combining them more accessible.
- Ice cream is the star of the dessert show here, so purchase your favorite creamy vanilla ice cream!
- Orange juice concentrate is easily found in the frozen food section of the grocery store. Once you see how easy it is to make this cake and its amazingly delicious, feel free to use orange juice concentrate mixes, like orange pineapple or other flavors found at your local market.
Is an Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream Dessert an icebox cake?
The Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream Dessert is an inspired mix between an icebox cake and an ice cream cake. Icebox cakes are typically made with whipped cream and layers of graham crackers. Ice cream cakes traditionally have a layer of sponge cake and a layer of ice cream. This recipe blends the two, using graham crackers and an ice cream filling. On the scale of desserts, this ice cream dessert cake would fall more towards an icebox cake because it is made without an oven and must be chilled to set.
How do I store this ice cream dessert?
For the best results, cover the ice cream cake any time it goes into the freezer. Since the filling is made with ice cream, avoid letting it sit out too long and melt. For about a month, you can store this cake in the freezer, especially if you wrap it well so it doesn’t absorb other freezer smells or develop ice crystals. Each time you’re ready to enjoy a piece, let the cake thaw for a bit to make cutting easier.
More Chilled Summer Desserts
- Samoa Ice Cream Pie
- Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
- No Bake Berry Icebox Cake
- Triple Chocolate Icebox Cake
- Skinny Caramel Toffee Ice Cream Cake
*This post was originally posted on 06/01/2013.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup butter melted
- 3 quarts vanilla ice cream softened
- 24 ounces orange juice concentrate thawed (2 cans)
Toppings
- Whipped cream
- 12 mandarin oranges
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Then stir in butter. (Mixing in this order will prevent sugar clumps in the crust.)
- Set aside 2 cups of the graham cracker mixture for the topping.
- Press the remaining 20 cups of crumb mixture into a greased 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish.
- Cover and freeze for at least 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the ice cream and orange juice concentrate until evenly combined and smooth. Pour the ice cream mixture over the crust and spread it into an even layer.
- Freeze for 10 minutes or until partially firm.
- Sprinkle with reserved graham cracker crumb mixture over the ice cream and gently press down. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Cut into 12 slices. Garnish each slice with a dollop of whipped cream, a mandarin orange, and a sprig of mint if desired.
jenny says
Oh yum! This looks awesome! Thanks for sharing!
admin says
Thank you Jenny! It is a perfect summer treat!
Gloria @ Simply Gloria says
This recipe is already calling my name. My boys LOVE orange creamsicle anything…and they’ll devour these! But the beverage/cocktail for us mommies is what I really want to make…sounds devine!! Have a fabulous weekend!!
admin says
Gloria, You are so awesome!!! Thank you! Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy a Peaches & Cream!!!
-Stacey