This ice cream is for those who are nostalgic for those orange-and-cream-flavored popsicles. If you miss that taste, you’ll discover it again here.

　　

Ingredients

makes about 1 quart (1 liter)

　　2/3 cup (130 g) sugar

　　Grated zest of 3 oranges, preferably unsprayed

　　1 1/4 cups (310 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice (from 4 or 5 large oranges)

　　1 cup (240 g) sour cream

　　1/2 cup (125 ml) half-and-half

　　2 teaspoons Grand Marnier or another orange liqueur

　　

Step 1

In a blender, pulverize the sugar and orange zest until the zest is very fine. Add the orange juice, sour cream, half-and-half, and Grand Marnier and blend until the sugar is completely dissolved.

　　

Step 2

Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator, then freeze it in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

　　

Perfect Pairing

Step 3

If you like oranges and cream, dip small scoops of Orange Popsicle Ice Cream in melted white chocolate, using the directions for Tartufi (page 230).

　　The Perfect Scoop