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Creamy Homemade Orange Creamsicle Float Recipe Perfect for Summer

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A creamy, refreshing orange creamsicle float made with fresh orange juice, real vanilla bean, rich cream, and cream soda. Perfect for summer gatherings and quick indulgence.

Ingredients

Scale
  • Juice from 2–3 medium oranges (about 1 cup / 240 ml)
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, split and scraped (or high-quality vanilla bean paste)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Ice cubes as needed
  • 2 large scoops vanilla ice cream per serving
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cream soda or sparkling water per float

Instructions

  1. Juice the oranges by rolling them on the counter, cutting in half, and using a citrus juicer to extract about 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh juice. Strain if desired. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the cream. Whisk gently until the mixture thickens slightly but is not fully whipped (soft peaks).
  3. Fill a glass halfway with ice cubes. Pour in the fresh orange juice until the glass is about one-third full. Add 2 generous scoops of vanilla ice cream on top.
  4. Slowly pour 1 cup (240 ml) of chilled cream soda over the ice cream, filling the glass without spilling. Pour slowly to keep the fizz and prevent overflow.
  5. Spoon the vanilla cream mixture over the top for an extra creamy layer that melts into the float. Optionally garnish with a thin orange slice or a vanilla bean pod.
  6. Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon to enjoy the creamy, fizzy float.

Notes

Use fresh-squeezed orange juice for best flavor. Do not overwhip the cream; it should be pourable but thickened. Pour cream soda slowly to maintain fizz and prevent overflow. Vanilla bean seeds add richer flavor than extract. Assemble just before serving for best texture and fizz. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and use coconut or almond-based vanilla ice cream with sparkling water instead of cream soda.

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