Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream Dessert is the perfect summer treat! Arizona is going to be reaching 105 this weekend and will most likely continue to get hotter and hotter as the days go by. Our pool is in the middle of a remodel and we can’t wait for it to be done, so we can jump in the water and swim every day. Until then, we will find other ways to cool off, including this tasty and refreshing dessert. Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream Dessert is easy to make and if you make it in the morning and freeze it for a couple hours, it will be ready to enjoy in the afternoon, after playing or relaxing in the warm weather. I have made this several times for summer parties and it is always a big hit, with kids and adults! I use low fat graham crackers and ice cream to make it a little better for bathing suit season! This time, I cut the recipe in half since it was for a smaller crowd. I found the recipe at Taste of Home. Have a wonderful weekend, enjoy the beautiful weather, and dig in to some Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream Dessert! The adults can also enjoy a Peaches & Cream cocktail that tastes similar to an orange creamsicle!
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.
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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