Enjoy the flavors of the classic shopping mall treat with this Orange Julius ice cream made in the Ninja Creami machine.
Bright citrus and creamy vanilla flavors combine in this easy Ninja Creami Orange Julius ice cream. It’s a refreshing treat that will take you on a walk down memory lane!
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If you were a child of the 1980s or 1990s, chances are you remember an Orange Julius location from a nearby shopping mall.
These popular stores served beverages (and hot dogs, as I remember!), the most iconic of which was their creamy orange drink, which was called an Orange Julius.
Many years ago, the chain was bought by Dairy Queen, and as far as I know, there are no more stand-alone Orange Julius locations in existence anymore, though there are some dual DQ + Orange Julius locations in some shopping malls.
But even if you can’t find a location near you, you can make Ninja Creami Orange Julius ice cream at home!
This concoction pairs the bright citrus flavor of oranges with a creamy hint of vanilla, making it a deliciously refreshing treat.
Making Orange Julius Ice Cream in the Ninja Creami
To make this ice cream, you’ll want to start with orange juice.
You can use store-bought or freshly squeezed, depending on what you have available.
I’ve also tried making this with frozen orange juice concentrate, but it was too tangy for my taste.
Sugar helps to balance the tartness of the juice, and pudding mix, vanilla extract, milk, and cream help provide that vanilla creaminess.
It’s similar to an orange creamsicle, but in ice cream form!
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How to Make Ninja Creami Orange Julius
It’s easier than you think to make this tasty treat.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Orange juice
- Milk
- Sugar
- Vanilla pudding mix
- Vanilla extract
- Heavy cream
How to Make it:
Start mixing the base. In a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine the orange juice, milk, sugar, and pudding mix.
Whisk well to combine, ensuring the sugar and pudding mix have dissolved. You can also use an immersion blender for this step, if you’d like.
Stir in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until incorporated. Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, then freeze for at least 24 hours.
Spin. Remove the pint from the freezer, take off the lid, and place the pint into the outer bowl.
Secure the outer bowl lid, then lock the outer bowl into place in the Ninja Creami machine.
Press the Ice Cream button, and allow the cycle to complete.
Re-spin if needed. Remove the pint from the machine and check its consistency.
If the ice cream looks dry, crumbly, or not super-smooth, you can insert it back into the machine and press the Re-spin button.
It should be nice and creamy after that. Serve and enjoy!
Notes and Adaptations:
- You can use store-bought or freshly squeezed orange juice, depending on what you have on hand. I’ve also tried frozen orange juice concentrate, but it was too sour for my liking.
- If you’re using freshly squeezed orange juice, you can also add some orange zest to the ice cream base, if you’d like.
Recommended Equipment:
Ninja Creami Orange Julius Ice Cream
Enjoy the nostalgic flavor of the iconic beverage from shopping malls of the 80s and 90s with this Ninja Creami Orange Julius copycat ice cream.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3-4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine orange juice, milk, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and the pudding mix. Whisk well to dissolve the sugar and pudding (you can also use an immersion blender).
- Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, stirring to incorporate.
- Give the mixture a taste. If needed, add another tablespoon of sugar (this will depend on the sweetness of your orange juice, as well as your personal preference) and stir well to dissolve.
- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and close its lid. Transfer to a level surface in the freezer for at least 24 hours.
- Remove pint from freezer and take off its lid. Place the pint into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami machine. Close the outer bowl lid and lock the outer bowl into place in the machine. Press the Ice Cream button and let the cycle complete.
- Remove the pint from the machine and check the ice cream's texture. If it looks crumbly, powdery, or just not very smooth, insert it back into the machine and press the Re-spin button to cycle it again.
- Once it's smooth, you can serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use store-bought or freshly squeezed orange juice, depending on what you have on hand. Just don't use frozen orange juice concentrate.
- The amount of sugar you use will depend on your personal preference, as well as how sweet your orange juice is.
- If you're using fresh-squeezed orange juice, you can also zest the oranges and include the zest in your ice cream base, if you'd like!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1/2 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 144Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 18mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 0gSugar: 21gProtein: 1g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and is not guaranteed for accuracy.
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