Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in South Florida Family Events and Recipes

National Creamsicle Day is August 14, followed by National Relaxation Day on August 15 - Celebrate both with these unique creamsicle recipes you can enjoy wherever you feel most relaxed!

• Orange Creamsicle Truffles (courtesy of homemadehooplah.com)

Ingredients

• 1 cup white chocolate, either chips or a finely chopped bar

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

• 2 tbsp orange zest

• 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream

• 1/2 tsp orange extract

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, divided

• orange food coloring, optional

Directions

1. Add white chocolate chips to a small, wide container with a sealable lid (like Tupperware) and set nearby. Also have a strainer and a spatula within reach.

2. In a small saucepan, unsalted butter and orange zest and warm over medium heat. Once mixture begins to bubble, let cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

3. Add heavy whipping cream to saucepan, then quickly stir. Continue stirring for another 1-2 minutes or until bubbles begin to form along the edges of the saucepan. Remove saucepan from heat.

4. Hold strainer over container with white chocolate, then pour orange butter mixture through the sieve. Use a spatula to press the orange zest into the mesh, getting out all the oils and flavor you can. Set spatula aside and discard the orange zest.

5. Let mixture sit for one minute, then add orange extract and food coloring (optional). Whisk until "most" of the orange chocolate has melted; it's okay if a few pieces remain. If the chocolate won't melt, follow the instructions on the package to microwave it.

6. Cover orange truffle mixture and place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until mixture is firm enough to handle.

7. When ready to create truffles, add 1/4 cup powdered sugar to a new container (whatever you will be storing the orange truffles in) and another 1/4 cup powdered sugar to a small bowl. Set both nearby. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop up a heaping tablespoon of orange truffle mixture, then use your hands to roll it into a ball. Drop the truffle into the bowl with the powdered sugar, toss to coat, then place it in the prepared storage container. Repeat this step until all of the truffles have been formed. TIP: I like to work in batches of five - scoop out 5 tablespoons, roll 5 truffles, roll in sugar, place in the container, wash my hands, then repeat.

8. When truffles are formed, seal your container and give it a good shake, covering the truffles with the remaining powdered sugar.

9. Trasnfer stored truffles to the freezer and let set for 20 minutes.

10. Serve truffles immediately.

• Orange Creamsicle Dip (courtesy of delish.com)

Ingredients

• 1 8-oz. block cream cheese, softened

• 8 oz. marshmallow crème

• 1 can mandarin oranges, drained

• zest from 1 orange (optional)

• 1 c. whipped topping, frozen (such as Cool Whip)

• 1 package vanilla wafers, for dipping

Directions

1. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and marshmallow crème until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute.

2. Fold in mandarin oranges, zest, and whipped topping.

3. Serve chilled with vanilla wafers.

• Healthier Orange Creamsicle Bars (courtesy of liveeatlearn.com)

Ingredients

• 1 banana

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice

• 1 tsp orange zest

• 2 Tbsp honey

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Blend: Choose the creamsicle recipe you want to make. Combine all ingredients for that popsicle in a blender until smooth.

2. Freeze: Pour into molds, leaving a little space at the top for them to expand. Insert sticks and freeze until hard (at least 4 hours).

3. Eat: Run the mold under warm water for a few seconds to loosen them up, then remove from the mold.

Enjoy!