Three ingredients. Orange sherbet, milk, and a quarter teaspoon of pure orange extract blended until smooth. No fruit, no protein powder, no fuss. A milkshake that tastes like a creamsicle in liquid form. These don’t last long here.
Two cups of sherbet, half a cup of milk, a quarter teaspoon of orange extract. The sherbet already has the orange flavour and sweetness. The milk thins it. The extract sharpens it. Start the blender on low, progress to high, and it is done.
Tips for Making an Orange Creamsicle Shake
Start the blender on low
Start on low, then progress to high. This prevents the sherbet from spraying up the sides of the blender before it breaks down.
Two cups of sherbet is a lot. Give the blender a few seconds on low to catch the sherbet before you push it to high speed.
Adjust the thickness with milk
Half a cup of milk makes a thick shake. If you want it thinner, add another quarter cup. If you want it thicker, cut the milk to a third of a cup.
Serve it immediately. It melts fast and separates if it sits for more than a few minutes.
Orange Creamsicle Shake
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: Serves 2
Diet: Omnivore
Description
A dreamy orange creamsicle shake, made with real orange sherbet. The perfect cool treat for a hot afternoon.
Ingredients
Units
- 2 cups (473 ml) Dreyers orange sherbet ice cream
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) milk
- 0.25 tsp pure orange extract
Instructions
- Place ingredients in a blender.
- Start the blender on low speed and progress to high speed.
- Blend all ingredients until combined and smooth.
Notes
- For a thicker shake, use less milk or add a few ice cubes.
- If you don’t have orange extract, a teaspoon of orange zest adds a nice citrusy flavor.
- Store leftover shake in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 days; let it thaw slightly before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 10
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different brand of sherbet?
Any orange sherbet works. Dreyers is specified but the recipe is not brand-dependent. The orange extract ensures a strong orange flavour regardless of which sherbet you use.
What is pure orange extract?
Orange extract is concentrated orange flavour made from orange oil. It is much stronger than orange juice or zest. A quarter teaspoon is enough. You can find it in the baking aisle next to vanilla extract.
Can I add other ingredients to this shake?
You can, but it changes the character. A tablespoon of vanilla ice cream adds creaminess. A squeeze of orange juice makes it tangier. The original three-ingredient version is hard to improve on.
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