Just 4 ingredients and you have a delicious, creamy, orange punch that’s perfect for any party. I’ve served this at Easter and during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season, it is always a hit!
Why this recipe works
This is such an easy punch to throw together, yet the flavor is amazing and the presentation is impressive!
Even though this orange punch is technically a beverage, your guests can enjoy it as dessert.
Ingredients you will need
How to Make Vanilla Orange Punch
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- In a large saucepan, combine orange juice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a boil, and reduce to low heat. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Remove cinnamon sticks. Stir in ice cream.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until heated through. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
- Serve with additional scoops of ice cream or miniature marshmallows if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
The beauty of this orange punch is it will work any time of year. For the fall holidays, garnish your cups with a cinnamon stick, it makes a festive stir stick! For spring holidays, you can add pretty edible flowers as a garnish.
Yes, you can definitely add more ice cream! Keep in mind the nutrition facts are based on the ingredients listed in the recipe. We like to use an additional quart or pint of ice cream and add scoops of vanilla to the punch bowl.
You can certainly spike this punch for an adult party. Because this recipe makes 6 cups, we suggest adding a shot glass (1.5 oz) of rum or vodka to the glass before ladling the punch. Alternatively, you can add 9 ounces (a little more than 1 cup) to the punch bowl. Just make sure kids won’t have access!
This orange punch is creamy and delicious and can be served warm, room temp, or cold. It’s great at any time of the year!
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Vanilla Orange Punch
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 4 cups pulp-free orange juice
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- For the fall holidays, garnishing your cups with a cinnamon stick makes for a festive stir stick.
- If you like, place the punch bowl on the table and add additional scoops of vanilla ice cream to float on top.
- To add an adult twist, you can spike glasses with rum or vodka.
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine orange juice, cinnamon and vanilla extract over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a boil, and reduce to low heat. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Remove cinnamon sticks. Stir in ice cream.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until heated through. Do not allow mixture to boil.
- Serve with additional scoops of ice cream or miniature marshmallows, if desired.
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