Ninja Creami Arbys Orange Creamsicle Shake Recipe
Cool down with this creamy, dreamy Ninja Creami Arby’s Orange Creamsicle Shake Copycat Recipe! A refreshing, nostalgic treat made easily at home with just a few simple ingredients.
Prep
5
min
Cook
5
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- ¾ cup orange juice
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup whole milk
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
📦Other(1)
- 4 ice cubes
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
252
Protein
4g
Carbs
27g
Fat
14g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine the ¾ cup orange juice, ¾ cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ¼ cup heavy cream in your Ninja Creami pint container. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the sugar fully dissolve.
- 2
After chilling, blend using the Ninja Creami’s 'Milkshake' or 'Smoothie' function until smooth and frothy. Pour into glasses, add some ice cubes, and top with whipped cream if you like, and enjoy your creamy, refreshing Orange Julius-style shake!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Chill your mixture to 38-40°F for exactly 30 minutes before freezing in the Ninja Creami because citric acid from orange juice denatures milk proteins faster at warm temperatures, causing graininess; the 30-minute window allows sugar to fully dissolve while cold stabilizes the emulsion.timing38-40°F for 30 minutes
- ✓Maintain a 3:1 ratio of dairy to citrus (1.5 cups dairy to ¾ cup juice) because orange juice's pH of 3.5-4.0 will curdle milk if acid concentration exceeds 33% by volume; this ratio keeps the mixture below the curdling threshold while preserving bright citrus flavor.ingredient3:1 dairy-to-citrus ratio
- ✓Use the Ninja Creami's 'Slushi' function instead of 'Smoothie' if your pint has frozen solid, and tilt the container 15-20 degrees during processing to prevent the blade from stalling; the frozen mixture's viscosity (approximately 500+ cP) will jam a standard smoothie blade.equipment15-20 degree tilt angle
- ✓Add heavy cream at ¼ cup (25% of total dairy volume) rather than increasing milk, because its 36% fat content creates a thicker emulsion than whole milk's 3.5% fat, preventing separation when citric acid lowers pH and ensuring creamy mouthfeel after freezing.ingredient¼ cup heavy cream (25% of dairy volume)
- ✓Freeze the pint container for 20-24 hours before processing rather than the often-recommended overnight, because ice crystal formation peaks at this duration; shorter freezing (12-16 hours) leaves the center at 28°F (too soft for proper texture), while longer freezing (48+ hours) creates crystals exceeding 100 microns that create grittiness.timing20-24 hours freezing time
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Prep
5
min
Cook
5
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
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Ninja Creami Arbys Orange Creamsicle Shake Recipe
Cool down with this creamy, dreamy Ninja Creami Arby’s Orange Creamsicle Shake Copycat Recipe! A refreshing, nostalgic treat made easily at home with just a few simple ingredients.
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- ¾ cup orange juice
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup whole milk
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
📦Other(1)
- 4 ice cubes
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
252
Protein
4g
Carbs
27g
Fat
14g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine the ¾ cup orange juice, ¾ cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ¼ cup heavy cream in your Ninja Creami pint container. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the sugar fully dissolve.
- 2
After chilling, blend using the Ninja Creami’s 'Milkshake' or 'Smoothie' function until smooth and frothy. Pour into glasses, add some ice cubes, and top with whipped cream if you like, and enjoy your creamy, refreshing Orange Julius-style shake!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Chill your mixture to 38-40°F for exactly 30 minutes before freezing in the Ninja Creami because citric acid from orange juice denatures milk proteins faster at warm temperatures, causing graininess; the 30-minute window allows sugar to fully dissolve while cold stabilizes the emulsion.timing38-40°F for 30 minutes
- ✓Maintain a 3:1 ratio of dairy to citrus (1.5 cups dairy to ¾ cup juice) because orange juice's pH of 3.5-4.0 will curdle milk if acid concentration exceeds 33% by volume; this ratio keeps the mixture below the curdling threshold while preserving bright citrus flavor.ingredient3:1 dairy-to-citrus ratio
- ✓Use the Ninja Creami's 'Slushi' function instead of 'Smoothie' if your pint has frozen solid, and tilt the container 15-20 degrees during processing to prevent the blade from stalling; the frozen mixture's viscosity (approximately 500+ cP) will jam a standard smoothie blade.equipment15-20 degree tilt angle
- ✓Add heavy cream at ¼ cup (25% of total dairy volume) rather than increasing milk, because its 36% fat content creates a thicker emulsion than whole milk's 3.5% fat, preventing separation when citric acid lowers pH and ensuring creamy mouthfeel after freezing.ingredient¼ cup heavy cream (25% of dairy volume)
- ✓Freeze the pint container for 20-24 hours before processing rather than the often-recommended overnight, because ice crystal formation peaks at this duration; shorter freezing (12-16 hours) leaves the center at 28°F (too soft for proper texture), while longer freezing (48+ hours) creates crystals exceeding 100 microns that create grittiness.timing20-24 hours freezing time