Continental · serves 2

Orange Ice Cream

Cream and orange juice, whipped and frozen. Four ingredients, no cooking.

15 min Easy Vegetarian No oven needed

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cream
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • A few drops orange essence

Method

  1. Dissolve the sugar in the juice completely first.
  2. Beat the cream in gradually — pouring it all at once makes it split.
  3. Essence in, beat again, pour into a tin, cover and freeze.
  4. Replace half the juice with pureed strawberries for strawberry ice cream.

Questions people ask about Orange Ice Cream

How long does Orange Ice Cream take?

About 15 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

What can I use instead of cream in Orange Ice Cream?

Use full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free version, or whole milk thickened with 1 tsp cornflour. Neither is as stable, so add them off the heat.

Can I make Orange Ice Cream ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Orange Ice Cream vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Can I make Orange Ice Cream without an oven?

That is exactly what this recipe is for. It uses a pressure cooker, a pan or the fridge instead of an oven, and the method here is written for that, not adapted from a baked version.

What do you serve with Orange Ice Cream?

Bread, potatoes or a simple salad. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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