Friday, Aug. 14 marks National Creamsicle Day, according to Food.
With the August air still humid, having a creamsicle should make the days more bearable. This delightful frozen treat, which is a combination of cream and fruity flavors, is easy to make. The primary ingredient is vanilla cream added with the most common fruity flavor - orange. But you can make your own variations using blueberries, cherries or lime. Whatever suits your taste!
BASIC CREAMSICLE RECIPE
While creamsicles are readily bought at most grocery stores, homemade ones are the best. Below is a basic recipe, which you can even do with the kids this summer.
All you need are:
- 1/2 cup Orange Juice
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
You will also need Popsicle molds, a variety of which are available at Amazon.
Directions: Mix the cream, sugar and vanilla together and then add the orange juice last. Pour this into the molds and then place inside the freezer. After about 15 minutes, take it out and then carefully insert the sticks. Then pop them back in on the fridge again. They should be firm and ready to eat in a few hours.
NON-FAT CREAMSICLE RECIPE
If you'd like a no-fat variety simply replace some of the ingredients:
- Replace heavy cream with fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt
- Replace sugar with honey
Follow the directions as usual.
CREAMSICLE COCKTAIL RECIPE
For adults who would love to wind-down this weekend with a twist to childhood favorite treat, you can do creamsicle cocktail recipe.
All you need are:
- 3 oz Orange Soda Pop
-1 oz Whipped Cream Flavored Vodka
-1 TBSP Sweetened Condensed Milk
-Whipped Cream (optional)
-Sprinkles (optional)
-Ice
Place ice in a cocktail glass. Then pour in the orange, vodka and condensed milk. Lightly stir this only, as over stirring could remove the carbonated bubbles, according to Ann's Entitled Life.
Top with whipped cream and sprinkles, if you like.
The creamscile is derived from Popsicles, which was invented by Frank Epperson in 1905, who was only 11 years old at that time, according to History.
