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Orange Creamsicle Yogurt Bites

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by Danielle Leavitt ’17

Summer is gone and fall is soon approaching, but there is still no reason not to have a great easy and summer-like dessert in the fall! Popsicles have been around since 1905 when a young man named Frank Epperson left soda, water, and a stick in a cup outside on a freezing cold night. He awoke to a frozen pop that he coined the “popsicle.” Many years later and 30 flavors later, the orange creamsicle was born. The creamsicle flavor is orangey, creamy, refreshing, and brings us back to our childhood memories of the ice cream man, the beach, and happy summer days. This recipe for Orange Creamsicle Yogurt Bites is so easy to make, is 100% gluten free, and can be done in a dorm room with only a microwave and refrigerator. You will think you are eating a creamsicle on a stick!

Ingredients

1 ½ cups vanilla yogurt (Chobani, or another gluten free brand)

1 (3 oz) package orange jello

cupcake liners

cupcake pan

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Instructions

  1. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners to fill all spaces.
  2. Combine yogurt and orange jello in a microwave safe bowl.

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3. Mix well and place into microwave on high for two minutes, stirring after each minute.

IMG_6818 4. Fill each cupcake liner about ¼ full.

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5. Place into refrigerator until the cups are set.

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6. Remove from liners and enjoy!!!

IMG_6821**Optional topping suggestions include whipped cream, any type of candy, and marshmallows.

I hope you enjoy this summer-like treat any time of the year!!!

Behind the Counters of J.P. Licks

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by Angela Yi ’19

One does not simply go to Harvard and never visit J.P. Licks. Conveniently located in Harvard Square, this famous ice cream store is a favorite of many Harvard students – and Sabrina Yates (Harvard ‘19) is no exception.

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Sabrina began working at J.P. Licks on September 5th because she loves being busy. And the extra cash to support her love for eating out and shopping – and not to mention the 50% discount on ice cream all employees of J.P. Licks receive – certainly doesn’t hurt, either. And today, she gave us an exclusive insider look at what goes on behind the counters of J.P. Licks.

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  1. What is the most annoying thing that customers do?

When people come in, and they just try a lot of flavors – one girl came in and tried three flavors and then just left without ordering anything. That’s problematic. And yesterday, someone came in and ordered a large with two toppings. And then when he checked out, he changed his mind and said he didn’t want it. That’s obnoxious, too, when you do that after we make an entire ice cream for you.

  1. Is there a secret menu?

No, but we have so many interesting delicacies that are unique to the J.P. Licks family that there’s no real need for a secret menu.

  1. But are there certain combinations of ice cream flavors and toppings that aren’t well known but definitely should be tried?

Everything’s good! Yesterday, I had oatmeal hard yogurt with caramel, and it was so good. No one eats it, but it’s so good that I just have it all the time.

  1. Is there anything at J.P. Licks that you would never try?

Rum Raisin. If you like alcohol, just drink alcohol. Don’t eat ice cream flavored like alcohol.

  1. What is it like working at J.P. Licks?

Working at J.P. Licks is a rewarding experience because you always make people happy. Except when there’re bratty kids, but that’s a different story. And my coworkers are cool and fun to talk to when there’s a lull in the service.

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Apple Crips and Cookies ‘n’ Cake Batter, with almond topping.
  1. What does J.P. Licks really emphasize?

We really emphasize on making the customer happy. If someone has a nut allergy, we go in the back and get out a new spoon to scoop up the ice cream for them. All of our stuff is also made locally, so it’s only in the Boston-Cambridge area.

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