5-25-2023 5:15pm

Homemade Creamsicles

Samantha Hespos Editor

Wishing to relive your childhood memories? Indulge in a batch of delectable homemade orange Creamsicle bars. These frozen bars are a breezy and refreshing dessert to beat the heat during summer days. You won't want to miss out on these yogurt-based orange bars, which are much tastier than store-bought versions. With homemade Creamsicles, it's up to you how much sugar you want to add without any incomprehensible ingredients. Despite initial perceptions, creating these frozen bars is incredibly easy and takes 10 minutes at most to prepare. After putting them in the freezer, wait until the next day to satisfy your tastebuds with a scrumptious warm-weather treat.

We achieved the best orange flavor by utilizing orange juice concentrate, although fresh orange juice could be substituted, it won't have the same intensity. For the classic orange color, a couple of drops of orange food coloring were added, but excluding it is an option. Red and yellow can be combined to obtain the desired color if orange food coloring is unavailable.

For a dairy-free or vegan alternative, heavy cream can be replaced with coconut milk and vegan yogurt. A natural sweetener substitute such as honey, a few tablespoons instead of sugar, can also be used.

Creamsicles can be kept in the freezer for up to 1 month, but remember that they may start to show signs of freezer burn after that time.

YIELDS: 10 serving(s)PREP TIME: 10 mins

TOTAL TIME: 8 hrs 10 mins

CAL/SERV: 296

ORANGE BASE

12 oz.
frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 c.
heavy cream
1/4 c.
granulated sugar
1/2 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp.
kosher salt
Orange food coloring (optional)

VANILLA YOGURT BASE & ASSEMBLY

1 c.
full-fat plain yogurt
1 c.
heavy cream
1/4 c.
granulated sugar
1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp.
kosher salt

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

10
(3-oz.) ice-pop molds

Directions
- ORANGE BASE
  1. Step 1In a blender, blend orange juice concentrate, cream, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt on medium-low speed until combined.
  2. Step 2Add a little bit of food coloring (if using) and continue to blend until desired color is reached. Transfer to a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- VANILLA YOGURT BASE & ASSEMBLY
  1. Step 1In another medium bowl, whisk yogurt, cream, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Step 2Pour 1 heaping tablespoon yogurt base into a 3-oz. ice pop mold, then pour in 1 tablespoon orange base. Repeat with yogurt and orange bases until you have 10 ice pops. Cover and insert sticks. Freeze until firm, at least 8 hours or up to overnight.
  3. Step 3Dip molds briefly into warm water to release pops.