16 Irresistible Orange Recipes That Prove This Fruit Isn’t Just for Juice
Oranges are often overlooked as just a breakfast staple or something to squeeze into a glass—but these recipes are here to change that. From bright, zesty mains to citrus-kissed desserts, oranges can transform everyday dishes into something truly special. This roundup is packed with fresh, flavorful ways to use the whole fruit—zest, juice, and all. Get ready to fall in love with oranges in a whole new way.
Orange Creamsicle Cake
Orange Creamsicle Cakeis fluffy, light, and refreshing. Zesty, sweet, and topped with mandarin orange slices, this cake is everything you could want in a dessert.
Orange Creamsicle Milkshake
This Orange Creamsicle Milkshake is a blast from the past, and the perfect way to welcome in the summer. With its tangy orange flavor and creamy vanilla base, this delicious milkshake is a new way to enjoy your favorite popsicle.
Orange Pound Cake
A somewhat healthier version of Barefoot Contessa’s orange pound cake. A sweet, citrus cake perfect with tea.
Orange Sherbet
Orange sherbet is simple to make and much tastier than store-bought! This creamy nostalgic recipe is full of tangy flavor.
Instant Pot Orange Marmalade
Homemade Instant Pot Orange Marmalade Recipe is sunshine in a jar. This quick hack makes the Instant Pot do all the work.
No Bake Orange Pie
Orange Cream Pie is so quick and easy with a 5-minute prep time and 5 ingredients! It has a lovely light and creamy citrus filling surrounded by an irresistible graham cracker crust.
Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies
Orange cranberry shortbread cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They’re quick and easy to make using a few simple ingredients!
Prime Rib Orange Beef
This delightful tasty prime rib orange beef combines tender wok-fried pieces of crispy prime rib in an absolutely amazing orange sauce! It’s so yummy that it is sure to be your new favorite way to use leftover prime rib, roast beef, or steak!!
No Bake Orange Creamsicle Pie
This Orange Creamsicle Pie is everything we love about no-bake dessert recipes: easy to make, make ahead friendly, and only 8 simple ingredients (no cool whip, cream cheese, or gelatin required)! With a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy filling made with orange concentrate and sweetened condensed milk, the family will be asking for this frozen dessert all summer long!
Orange Frost Cocktail
Orange Frost Cocktail is a refreshing and festive holiday cocktail. Blended with Sagamore Spirit rye whiskey, lemon and orange juices, and maple syrup, you should make this your holiday party cocktail!
Orange Buttermilk Pie
Orange Buttermilk Pie is a delicious, sweet, Southern treat. The consistency of this pie reminds me of a cross between a custard pie and a lemon bar. But this pie is made even better with some orange flavor as well!
Knotted Orange Rolls
Warm, fluffy, and dripping with simple orange glaze, these Homemade Orange Rolls are the perfect addition to any holiday dinner or brunch. But don’t wait until the holidays to make them – they’re so delicious you’ll want to enjoy them every day!
Orange Honey Lassi
This Orange Honey Lassi is creamy, tangy and delicious. This refreshing Indian inspired smoothie is quick and easy to make with only 3 ingredients! Truly sunshine in a glass!
Orange Creamsicle Truffles
These Orange Creamsicle Truffles are the grown-up version of your favorite summer popsicle. With classic orange flavor coated in white chocolate, you won’t be able to eat just one of these no-bake treats.
Orange Yogurt Quick Bread
This Orange Yogurt Quick Bread is low in fat and has no refined sugar, but is full of amazing orange flavor.
Orange Dreamsicle Salad
This fluffy Orange Dreamsicle Salad made with Cool Whip is as refreshing and flavorful as an orange creamsicle popsicle. It’s easy to whip up and share as a midwestern side dish or dessert!
