slo’s THURSDAY 8/14 poll - Creamsicles

[BrianL]

I've always liked them, but haven't had one in a long time. I like stuff with that flavor though, like a shake made with vanilla ice cream and orange juice, or a Citrus Swirl Dole Whip!

 

[SandyinMonterey]

Really liked them as a kid. I've bought the Mayfield brand but the orange and vanilla is more of a "swirl" and it just isn't the same. I can't find the one with the solid white in the middle and the orange on the outside in years.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I like them, a lot, but probably short of love them. Like most here had them a lot as a kid, none in recent years though.

Fudgecicles along with them. I think when I was a kid, I'd alternate daily between those two. With an ice cream bar thrown in periodically. Those were more expensive, 10 cents. The other two were only 7 cents.

 

[AppleDumpling]

I like/love them and eat them once in a while. I also sometimes buy the combo of orange sherbet/vanilla ice cream in a half gallon. I’ve had Friendly’s, Turkey Hill, and a few other brands. Have also had a creamsicle cocktail on occasion that is quite delicious.

 

[clappyclaps]

I think we might have some versions of these in the UK but they're definitely not called creamsicles - think we have a strawberry flavoured one called a Strawberry Split, not sure about other flavours.

I like the strawberry version of these, but i wouldn't go out of my way to eat them when there are so many other different and nicer types of ice cream to eat! However if I got offered one and there was no other choice, I wouldn't say no.

 

[LoveDaisy]

I used to love creamsicles when I was a kid. I have not seen one in years.

If you like the general flavor I make a similar flavor profile with fresh oranges.

Peal and supreme 6 large oranges
Make a simple syrup and let cool.
Scrape 2 vanilla beans into 2 cups cooled simple syrup
Place oranges and vanilla beans into a bowl, pour simple syrup over.
Let chill overnight

 

[lovesmurfs]

I don't have anything against them, so I said I like them, but I can't remember the last time I had it. Probably 30+ years ago. I don't go out of my way to have them. I prefer fudgsicles.

 

[Micca]

Never had one, the idea doesn't appeal to me.

 

[tvguy]

I bet it has been 60 years since I had one. I usually choose another option, usually strawberry popsicle or a fudge bar.