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I don’t know about you, but I love orange creamsicles. The classic flavor of of orange sherbert and vanilla ice cream brings back so many childhood memories.

I created my own version of orange creamsicles that I make at home for my kids. I hope you enjoy it!

How do you make Orange Creamsicles?

You will need:

3/4 cup of evaporated milk
3/4 cup of whole milk
5 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup of orange juice concentrate
popsicle mold
popsicle sticks

This recipe makes 8 2-ounce popsicles. The recipe amounts may have to be adjusted to fill different sized popsicle molds. I would suggest making a double batch, because they’re so good!

By the way, if you don’t have any popsicle molds on hand, it’s not a big deal! Here are some creative homemade molds you can try.

Method:

Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and gently mix until the sugar is dissolved. Avoid creating air bubbles, as it will create small air pockets in your final product. (It’s not a big deal if it happens…it will still taste great! It’s more about the presentation.)
Fill the popsicle molds with the mixture. If your popsicle mold has a place to insert popsicle sticks, do so now.
Freeze for 6 hours or overnight.**If your popsicle mold does not have a place for popsicle sticks, remove the mold from the freezer after about 2 hours. Place the popsicle sticks in, and return to the freezer for at least another 4 hours.**
When you are ready to eat them, run the popsicle mold under warm water, then gently pull on the popsicle sticks to release them from the mold. Enjoy!

Substitutions

Orange Concentrate:

You can substitute fresh orange juice for the concentrate if you prefer, but the orange flavor won’t be as strong. Keep in mind, if you use a larger ratio of fresh orange juice to milk, you will get a stronger orange flavor, but the consistency will be more icy instead of creamy.

Milk/Evaporated Milk:

I use a combination of evaporated milk and whole milk for the “cream.” The evaporated milk is healthier than cream, but it still provides a creamy texture and a slight caramel taste that I enjoy.

If you don’t like the taste of evaporated milk, you can substitute it for half and half, or even whipping cream.

If you want a healthier version, try using greek yogurt instead.

Try these other yummy frozen treats!

How do I store the orange creamsicles?

You can store the creamsicles in an airtight container or freezer bag with parchment paper between any layers you may have.

If you don’t already have them, try these reusable freezer bags. They’re better for the environment and better for your wallet!

I hope you like the orange creamsicles as much as my kids do!