Creamsicle Vodka Sugar Pearls
Creamsicle Vodka Sugar Pearls
Ingredients
For the Creamsicle Pearls
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup vanilla vodka
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for rolling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Stir the mixture continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved, ensuring no granules remain.
⏱️ 3 min00
- 2
Add 1 tablespoon of orange zest to the sugar-water mixture. Stir gently and let it sit for approximately 10 minutes to allow the orange flavor to infuse into the liquid.
⏱️ 12 min00
- 3
In a separate mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1/4 cup of vanilla vodka, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk this mixture until it is well combined and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min00
- 4
Gradually add the orange-infused sugar mixture from Step 2 to the cream mixture from Step 3, whisking continuously throughout the process until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min00
- 5
Transfer the combined mixture into a shallow dish, spreading it evenly. Place the dish in the freezer for about 2 hours, or until the mixture has firmed up slightly but is still scoopable.
⏱️ 122 min00
- 6
Once the mixture is firm, pour the additional granulated sugar for coating into a separate small bowl. Use a melon baller or a small scoop to form small, bite-sized balls. Immediately roll each ball in the sugar to ensure an even and thorough coating.
⏱️ 15 min00
- 7
Arrange the sugar pearls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray. Return the tray to the freezer for an additional 1 hour to allow them to solidify completely.
⏱️ 62 min00
- 8
Serve the Creamsicle Vodka Sugar Pearls chilled directly from the freezer. Enjoy responsibly!
⏱️ 1 min00
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamsicle Vodka Sugar Pearls
Ingredients
For the Creamsicle Pearls
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup vanilla vodka
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for rolling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Stir the mixture continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved, ensuring no granules remain.
⏱️ 3 min00 - 2
Add 1 tablespoon of orange zest to the sugar-water mixture. Stir gently and let it sit for approximately 10 minutes to allow the orange flavor to infuse into the liquid.
⏱️ 12 min00 - 3
In a separate mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1/4 cup of vanilla vodka, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk this mixture until it is well combined and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min00 - 4
Gradually add the orange-infused sugar mixture from Step 2 to the cream mixture from Step 3, whisking continuously throughout the process until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min00 - 5
Transfer the combined mixture into a shallow dish, spreading it evenly. Place the dish in the freezer for about 2 hours, or until the mixture has firmed up slightly but is still scoopable.
⏱️ 122 min00 - 6
Once the mixture is firm, pour the additional granulated sugar for coating into a separate small bowl. Use a melon baller or a small scoop to form small, bite-sized balls. Immediately roll each ball in the sugar to ensure an even and thorough coating.
⏱️ 15 min00 - 7
Arrange the sugar pearls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray. Return the tray to the freezer for an additional 1 hour to allow them to solidify completely.
⏱️ 62 min00 - 8
Serve the Creamsicle Vodka Sugar Pearls chilled directly from the freezer. Enjoy responsibly!
⏱️ 1 min00