Aperol spritz ice cream is officially my favourite ice cream to make at home. The creamy Mascarpone and cream cheese mixed with the fresh orange juice and Aperol are a match made in heaven. My recipe is super easy and only has 5 ingredients.

The best part is it’s no churn so you don’t need any fancy equipment. Just mix it up and freeze!

I’ve heard of Aperol but what is it exactly?

Aperol is a bright orange apéritif liqueur. It is supposed to stimulate your appetite and would be consumed before your dinner. Aperol these days is better known in the popular summer cocktail Aperol Spritz which is Prosecco, soda water and a splash of Aperol…Yum!

Why should I make Aperol spritz ice cream?

Making Aperol Spritz ice cream can be a delightful and refreshing treat for several reasons:

1. Unique Flavor Combination: Aperol Spritz, with its distinctive mix of bitter and sweet flavors, combined with the creaminess of ice cream, creates a unique and sophisticated dessert that stands out from traditional ice cream flavors.
2. Refreshing Summer Treat: The citrus notes in Aperol Spritz make it a perfect summer dessert. It’s light, refreshing, and can help cool you down on hot days.
3. Adult Twist: Adding Aperol to ice cream gives it an adult twist, making it an excellent choice for dinner parties or gatherings where you want to offer something a bit more special and grown-up.
4. Versatility: Aperol Spritz ice cream can be served in various ways—on its own, in a cone, or in orange cups during summer.
5. Simple Ingredients: The recipe for Aperol Spritz ice cream is straightforward and typically requires just a few ingredients..

Overall, making Aperol Spritz ice cream is a fun and creative way to enjoy the classic cocktail in a new form. It’s sure to impress your guests and provide a delightful and refreshing treat for any occasion.

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So how do you make Aperol Spritz ice cream?

1. Cut 4 med size oranges in half, then cut out the flesh. Set aside.
2. Zest the 5th orange , then cut in half. Squeeze the juice and set aside.
3. Add 250g Mascarpone and 250g of cream cheese into a mixing bowl.
4. Add 70ml  of freshly squeezed orange juice, 50ml Aperol, 6-7 tbsp honey (add more if you would like it sweeter) and the orange zest.
5. Mix until smooth and combined with an electric beater.
6. Scoop the mixture into the orange cups and pop in the freezer for 6 hours or overnight. In total you should have approx 8 cups filled with ice cream.

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Aperol Spritz Ice Cream

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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 3.5/5

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Ingredients

Aperol spritz ice cream

• 250g Mascarpone 
• 250g Cream cheese
• 1 med/large orange
• 70ml freshly squeezed orange juice
• 50ml Aperol
• 6-7 tbsp honey (add more if you would like it sweeter)
• zest from 1 orange

To serve

This recipe makes approx. 8 orange cups. If want to serve all the ice cream in orange cups you will need 5 oranges in total. One to make the ice cream and 4 to serve it in. 

Instructions

1. Cut 4 med size oranges in half, then cut out the flesh. Set aside.
2. Zest the 5th orange , then cut in half. Squeeze the juice and set aside.
3. Add 250g Mascarpone and 250g of cream cheese into a mixing bowl.
4. Add 70ml  of freshly squeezed orange juice, 50ml Aperol, 6-7 tbsp honey (add more if you would like it sweeter) and the orange zest.
5. Mix until smooth and combined with an electric beater.
6. Scoop the mixture into the orange cups and pop in the freezer for 6 hours or overnight. In total you should have approx 8 cups filled with ice cream.