This Summer’s ‘It’ Flavor: Our Favorite Orange Creamsicle Treats

It’s been nearly a century since Popsicle first introduced creamsicles, but the classic orange-and-cream flavor combination remains just as beloved today. And it’s easy to see why. It’s simply good chemistry. The bright tang of orange pairs perfectly with the rich, creamy sweetness of vanilla, striking an ideal balance between acidity, sweetness, and fat.

But it’s not just about taste. For many, the flavor is wrapped in nostalgia, evoking memories of sun-soaked childhood days, toes in the sand or the grass, and sticky fingers. If you’re a fan of the iconic creamsicle combo, you’re in luck, because it’s having a moment. Beyond popsicles, you’ll now find creamsicle-inspired jelly, craft soda, and more lining store shelves. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite picks below.

And if you’re feeling inspired in the kitchen, the orange-and-cream duo makes a dreamy addition to homemade treats. Naturally, we’ve included some of our favorite vegan recipes for you to try at home.

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Goodpop

1Orange n’ Cream Popsicles

To start, it has to be the iconic orange-and-cream popsicle, of course. This rich, creamy treat from Goodpop will deliver all the nostalgic flavor you love. Even better? It’s completely dairy-free and free from all nine major allergens, so everyone can enjoy a taste of creamsicle joy.
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Olipop

2Orange Cream Prebiotic Soda

Fruity soda is the ultimate summer refresher, and Olipop offers a wide range of flavors—but Orange Cream might be the standout. It tastes just like a creamsicle in a can, making it perfect for sipping straight from the cooler on the beach, book in hand. Like all of Olipops drinks, it’s a source of plant fiber and prebiotics, too.
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Hannah Kaminsky

3 DIY Creamsicles

Of course, you don’t have to buy creamsicle Popsicles, because they’re easy to make from scratch. This recipe shows that with just oranges, vegan milk, vanilla extract, and a peach, you’re already halfway to a delicious homemade treat.
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Hannah Kaminsky

4 Homemade Orange Creamsicle Custard

For a slightly more sophisticated, dinner party-worthy take on the classic creamsicle, try this luscious dairy-free custard recipe. Made with simple ingredients like raw cashews, soy creamer, orange liqueur, and vanilla extract, it tastes as good as it looks.
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Hannah Kaminsky

5Make-your-own Orange Vanilla FroYo

Make your homemade creamsicles extra creamy by adding frozen yogurt to the mix. These ultra-tasty froyo pops are easy to whip up from scratch, using simple ingredients you likely already have on hand, like vanilla yogurt and orange juice.
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Dally

6 Drinkable Orange Cream Jelly

If you’ve never had drinkable jelly before, let this be your sign to try it. This fun, fruity, slurpable snack from Dally is made with konjac root instead of gelatin, meaning it’s not only low in calories and tasty, but it’s also entirely vegan. There’s a whole host of flavors to try, but the sweet, zesty, summery Orange Cream is a standout.
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Rocky Mountain Soda

7 Orange Cream Craft Soda

Rocky Mountain Soda specializes in all-natural, vegan, small-batch craft sodas in classic flavors like cola and lemon-lime, but it’s arguably the more creative options, like prickly pear and orange cream, that really shine. The latter is smooth, creamy, and incredibly refreshing.
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Big Sky

8 Sugar-Free Orange Creme Mints

Bored of peppermint? Enter orange cream. These mints from Big Sky are full of nostalgic flavor and are also gluten-free and made without aspartame. Beware: If you get these out in public, everyone will be asking you for one.
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Hint

9 Orange Vanilla Water

Sometimes, we want a little extra flavor in our water bottle without the artificial sweeteners. Good news: Hint’s Orange Vanilla Swirl fruit-infused bottled water is made with fruit and botanical essences, delivering all the delicious citrusy sweetness we’ve been craving.
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Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets

10 Creamsicle Swirl Lollipops

Creamsicle is the perfect candy flavor. After all, it’s the ideal mix of sweet, zesty, and fruity. Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets takes the concept and applies it to a variety of fruit flavors, including peach and blue raspberry, while keeping the classic orange in the mix, too.
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