Homemade creamsicles are a staple in our house. Use some tart tangerine juice to get that perfect creamsicle flavor.
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My very favorite popsicle growing up was a creamsicle. With the tart orange flavor paired with the smooth vanilla custard, it was heaven for me while I sat on my porch in Beaverton, Oregon. But now I can make my very own homemade creamsicles! It was so easy and they’re delicious.
You’ll need:
- half & half
- heavy cream
- tangerine juice (I bought mine at Trader Joe’s but you can use Natalie’s) *they make TJ’s juice, FYI)
- popsicle mold
Bring back childhood summer memories with this updated classic, homemade Creamsicles. Your life will never be the same.
- 1 cup half & half
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup tangerine juice
- 2 teas granulated sugar
Mix all ingredients in a spouted bowl. Pour into popsicle molds and add the sticks.
Freeze for at least 4 hours until set. Run the mold until warm water to help release the creamsicle. Enjoy.
Nothing makes me enjoy summer more than telling my kids to grab a popsicle and go outside to enjoy the sun. I know what is exactly in these homemade creamsicles and I feel good about giving them to my kids.
I don’t go super crazy because of the high cream content but these are something that they can enjoy because it’s something that they put the effort in to and now they’re enjoying the fruits.
Tell me, what is the food item that takes your back to your childhood? These homemade creamsicles are right up my alley and take me back to Portland every time. Enjoy!
Amber Harrop says
April 3, 2017 at 10:29 AMI am a BIG fan of Orange ice lollies and I am going to try and make some this week ( oranges are on special !!)
Lindsay says
April 3, 2017 at 11:33 AMYou have to! They’re delicious!
hal says
April 3, 2017 at 11:13 AMlove the creamsicle flavor – this would be something fun to do with my niece & nephew – they love this sort of thing around the pool!
Lindsay says
April 3, 2017 at 11:33 AMThat is such a great idea!
candy says
April 3, 2017 at 11:43 AMMake anything homemade and from scratch is always the way to go. No preservatives and all natural perfect.
Lindsay says
April 3, 2017 at 12:45 PMthat’s what I love most about these!
Leah says
April 3, 2017 at 12:11 PMThese sound great! I am sure my kiddos would be all about these, and I can’t wait until it gets warm out!
Lindsay says
April 3, 2017 at 12:47 PMWe finally have spring break so I’m going to make another batch to last us the week!
Christina says
April 3, 2017 at 12:26 PMThis would be a very rewarding project to do with the kids! Thanks for sharing.
Lindsay says
April 3, 2017 at 12:46 PMMy kids thought these were delicious and truth be told, I could just eat it without being frozen 😉
Sue Tanya Mchorgh says
April 3, 2017 at 2:15 PMThis looks delicious . I have to try this.
Lindsay says
April 3, 2017 at 2:52 PMYou wont regret it 😉
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
April 4, 2017 at 7:27 AMCreamsicles have always been a favorite of mine. I love how easy this recipe is – bookmarking to make very soon!
Lindsay says
April 4, 2017 at 10:56 AMLet me know how you like it, XO
Sharon says
April 4, 2017 at 9:03 AMI looooove tangerine juice so I am quite excited to see it in this recipe. I also had no idea that TJ sold it. I gotta go check it out! Thanks for the recipe!
Lindsay says
April 4, 2017 at 10:55 AMIt’s so good!!!
Neha says
April 4, 2017 at 11:49 AMOmg these look delicious! I will definitely have to try making these one day. So glad summer is coming where I am soon! 🙂
Lindsay says
April 4, 2017 at 1:10 PMYou’re going to love them!
Ashley Griffith says
April 12, 2017 at 8:04 AMThese look absolutely delicious! They sound perfect for the warm days ahead of us! YUM!
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
May 30, 2017 at 7:08 PMThese look great! This summer I need to be better at making our own popsicles. I have more than enough molds, for sure!
Lindsay says
May 30, 2017 at 7:28 PMI own a ton of molds and really only use them to do blog posts. But these are heaven so I make them quite a bit.
Carol says
May 31, 2017 at 9:22 AMLooks so yummy!!
Lindsay says
May 31, 2017 at 10:02 AMThey are!
Amy says
May 31, 2017 at 1:47 PMI love creamsicles. These sound amazing. I can’t wait to try them. Shared and pinned. Thank you for sharing at Grandma’s House link party.
Julie- Logger's Wife says
June 1, 2017 at 12:00 PMI didn’t even know tangerine juice was a thing! Going to have to look for it (we don’t have a Trader Joe’s). #ThriftyThursday
Lindsay says
June 1, 2017 at 12:06 PMOrange will work just as good but it’s just not as tart. Natalie’s Juice is available in some states too.
Sandra L Garth says
June 2, 2017 at 2:44 PMCreamsicles are my all time favorite icy treat on a stick. Thanks for the recipe!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
June 3, 2017 at 7:45 PMLooks yummy and so easy to make. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Cate @ Int'l Desserts Blog says
June 4, 2017 at 2:38 PMI’ve decided that 2017 is the summer of Popsicles in my house and these look so good! Do you think they’d work with 2% milk instead of the half-and-half?
Lindsay says
June 4, 2017 at 6:18 PMI’d do 1/2 and 1/2 before milk but it’d definitely work with both.
Leanna says
June 4, 2017 at 5:30 PMI love how this is all natural and the addition of the tangerine was a bit surprising. Pinning.
Jen Gregor says
June 4, 2017 at 6:38 PMThese sound so yummy! I will need to try these soon. Thanks for sharing!