Orange Creamsicle Freezer Dessert
Refreshing Orange Creamsicle Freezer Dessert is the perfect summertime recipe to make ahead, freeze, and then slightly defrost when you’re ready to serve!
Friends, are you enjoying summer? We love a good dessert that you can make ahead. And this Orange Creamsicle Freezer Dessert a refreshing and satisfying summertime treat!
Orange Creamsicle Freezer Dessert
Make ahead; pull out of the freezer when you’re ready to serve. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and SERVE!
I love how it feeds a large group, and it’s really easy to pull out of the freezer for a group of kids coming over.
Guests always ask me for this recipe, and I tell them how easy it is.
Ingredients for Creamsicle Dessert
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Sugar
- Butter
- Creamsicle flavored ice cream (or make your own and swirl together vanilla and orange juice concentrate)
- Fudge sauce
Summer nights
I love the song, “Summer Nights”, by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta.
Summer lovin’ had me a blast – summer lovin’, happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me – I met a boy, cute as can be
Summer days driftin’ away, to uh-oh those summer nights
Years ago, Grease came to the Rogue Valley at Britt, and my daughter and her friends couldn’t wait to get onto the dance stage! They were young, in the 3rd grade, dressed in Grease attire–pony tails, poodle skirts, bobby socks–an innocent age of not caring what others think. At times I wish we could remain in that 3rd grade mindset of not being so self-conscious, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life a little more. Little did I know that Abby and her cousin would win the contest at the end, of all the kids dancing on the stage.
Such a fun summer memory almost 15 years ago!
Back to the dessert. My friend Heidi is sharing 10 Frozen dessert recipes to get your chill on! You can also try my Banana Split Dessert!
But for me, Creamsicle popsicles are summer. I love orange and vanilla swirled together for that citrusy, fresh flavor.
How to make Orange Ice Cream Dessert
Make a Graham Cracker crust.
Add store-bought Creamsicle ice cream (or follow the tip).
TIP: If you can’t find Creamsicle ice cream in the store, make your own with vanilla ice cream, and swirl in (6 oz:) thawed orange juice concentrate.
Drizzle fudge sauce on top. Cover with plastic wrap.
So today, enjoy tis delicious frozen dessert flavored with orange and vanilla; garnished with chocolate sauce. Oh, and of course the chocolate sauce is optional, too!
Freeze and serve!
You have the simplest, summer-fresh party dessert for the season! And kids LOVE this dessert!
ENJOY!
Get the Recipe:
Orange Creamsicle Frozen Dessert
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, 1 stick, melted
- 2-½ quarts Creamsicle flavored ice cream, softened
- 8 ounce jar fudge sauce, optional
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish or use 1.5 quart ice cream for 8x8 baking dish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press crumb mixture into a 9×13 greased pan. Cover and freeze for at least 10 minutes.
- Spoon softened ice cream over the crust (pan will be full). Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Pull out of the freezer and drizzle softened fudge on top of the ice cream (optional). Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 hours.
- Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Cut into pieces and serve!
Notes
Sandy’s tips and substitutions:
- Storage: You can store this assembled freezer dessert in the freezer for up to 1-2 months if tightly wrapped to prevent freezer burn.
- Make-ahead: To make this freezer dessert ahead of time, simply assemble according to the recipe directions, but leave the fudge sauce off. Pull out of the freezer when you’re ready to serve and drizzle with softened chocolate sauce for best results.
- Soften the ice cream: You must allow for the Creamsicle ice cream to soften enough before adding on top of the crust or it will be difficult to create an even layer and you risk breaking the crust underneath.
- Freezing the layers: It’s important to freeze the layers of this dessert as you assemble it. The crust needs to harden to prevent it from breaking under the weight of the ice cream and from turning soggy. The ice cream layer must also harden before the soft sauce is drizzled over. While this recipe is incredibly easy, you must plan ahead to allow for these intervals of freezing.
- Soften before serving: Letting the assembled orange Creamsicle freezer dessert sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving will allow for easier slicing and serving.
- Warm the sauce: Warm the fudge sauce slightly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to make it drizzle smoothly over the cold ice cream.
- Preventing ice crystals: Cover the dessert tightly with plastic wrap and then a layer of foil to prevent ice crystals from forming during longer freezer storage.
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wow, the cakes look appealing, thank you for sharing the way.