Recipes Desserts 11 Creamsicle Recipes to Get You Through the August Heat By Nina Friend Updated on January 5, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Tara Donne Is there anything that pulls at those nostalgia strings more than a Creamsicle? The orange-and-vanilla combination is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, and the classic popsicles are an ideal way to beat the heat. So we've pulled together 11 recipes that echo the flavors of this summertime favorite with a little flair. 01 of 11 Tangelo Creamsicles © Reed Davis Chef Suzanne Goin's refreshing take on a creamsicle is as easy as one-two-eat. It's kind of like a root beer float but with citrus juice as the liquid. All you need is a cup, a spoon, vanilla ice cream, and tangelo juice — but orange juice works just as well. Get the Recipe 02 of 11 Olive Oil Cake with Buttercream Frosting and Sour Candied Oranges Photo by Sarah Crowder / Food Styling by Drew Aichele Pastry chef Paola Velez's stunning buttercream-coated olive oil cake is made with a bit of buckwheat flour, which adds color and a deep earthy flavor to the cake. It's garnished with candied oranges that have been dredged in a mixture of sugar, salt, and citric acid. Get the Recipe 03 of 11 Labneh Panna Cotta with Orange Blossom Granita Tara Donne This dessert is all about contrast — in temperature, texture, and flavor. Smooth and creamy panna cotta is paired with a lightly floral, lightly sweet granita for an icy, cool bite. A base of tangy, tart apricot jam and a garnish of crispy crumbled toasted baguette finishes off each plate. Get the Recipe 04 of 11 Vanilla Old-Fashioned © Frances Janisch This one is for those who'd like their Creamsicle in liquid form. Muddled vanilla bean and orange zest are reminiscent of the classic childhood flavors, but then there's the addition of bourbon to make this drink adults-only. Get the Recipe 05 of 11 Vanilla-Orange Flan © Petrina Tinslay Chef Jose Garces' vanilla-orange flan isn't a Creamsicle per se, but the flavors are all there, with the addition of salt, basil, and Cointreau. Get the Recipe 06 of 11 Buttermilk Creamsicle Panna Cotta © DANA GALLAGHER This isn't your typical panna cotta. Orange zest and orange juice are combined with bay leaves and peppercorns to create a spicy citrus flavor that works so well with the creamy buttermilk gel. Get the Recipe 07 of 11 Cheesecake Bars with Candied Orange and Pizzelle Crust Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Thom Driver This elegant dessert showcases a pizzelle cookie crust with rich cheesecake and glossy candied orange slices. If you'd like to highlight the vanilla notes, leave the fennel seeds out of the crust. Get the recipe 08 of 11 White Chocolate Cake with Orange Marmalade Filling © Frances Janisch Here, classic vanilla-scented yellow butter cake is embellished with creamy white chocolate, then layered with an orange marmalade filling and iced with sweet white chocolate buttercream. The candied orange peel garnish adds just a touch of tang. Get the Recipe 09 of 11 Citrus-Granita and Orange-Mousse Parfaits © John Kernick Light, citrusy mousse is layered with orange granita and almonds for a refreshing, sundae-like dessert. Get the Recipe 10 of 11 Tangerine Curd Tart © Con Poulos This beautiful, sunny-yellow tart features a rich and silky curd with fresh tangerine and lemon juices for the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Billowy whipped cream crowns the top. Get the Recipe 11 of 11 Ricotta Pancakes with Orange Syrup © Lucy Schaeffer How about riffing on a Creamsicle for breakfast? Here, golden buttermilk-ricotta pancakes get adorned with fresh-made orange syrup and a lightly sweetened ricotta topping. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit