Description
Orange Creamsicle Cups are a fun and refreshing dessert with a creamy orange base and a smooth vanilla cream topping, offering a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 2-3 oranges)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 packet unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Zest of 1 orange (optional, for extra flavor)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
Prepare the Orange Layer: Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the 1/4 cup of water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine the orange juice and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat. Stir until fully combined and heated through, but do not boil.
- Add the bloomed gelatin to the orange mixture and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Pour the orange mixture into small cups or molds. Place them in the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare the Vanilla Cream Layer: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, sour cream (or yogurt), vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once the orange layer has set, spoon or pipe the vanilla cream over the orange layer and smooth with a spoon or spatula.
- Optional: Sprinkle with orange zest for added flavor.
- Chill the cups for another 1-2 hours until the vanilla layer is firm.
Notes
- You can swirl the orange and vanilla layers together before setting for a fun variation.
- Try adding crushed graham crackers, cookies, or pretzels between layers for added crunch.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream and non-dairy yogurt.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezing is possible, though the texture might change slightly when thawed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
