½ cup orange juice
2 mandarin oranges (peeled)
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add the mandarin oranges, orange juice, and white sugar to a food processor or a high-powered blender. Process for about 20 seconds until smooth.
Add the vanilla extract and heavy whipping cream to the mixture.
Process for another 60 seconds. The mixture should be thick, but not stiff. (If it is still quite runny, process for another 60 seconds).
Spoon the creamy orange mixture carefully into your popsicle molds, leaving a little room at the top for expansion.
Freeze for 4-6 hours, or overnight until completely solid.
Remove from the freezer and let sit on the counter for 2-5 minutes. Run the outside of the mold under warm water for 30 seconds to easily release the popsicles.
Drip Catcher: Poke the wooden popsicle stick through the center of a paper cupcake liner before handing it to a child to catch any sticky drips!
Storage: Remove fully frozen popsicles from the molds and store them in an airtight freezer bag for up to 6 months.