Hello, my lovely people! Are you having a great day today? I hope you are, and if you are not, then I hope following this tangerine ice cream recipe and eating your homemade citrus ice cream can make you feel good. It certainly does the trick for me. I really love citrus fruits, and there are so many amazing citrus fruits and things you can make with them! So today, I will share my healthy, delicious, creamy, tangerine ice cream recipe.
With no further ado, let’s go! 🍊
Introduction to Tangerine Ice Cream Recipe
I love lots of citrus fruits, but tangerines are one of my favorites. They are kind of like the concentrated version of oranges when it comes to scents and flavors. They are also smaller than oranges, too! So they are easier to peel.
Flavors of Tangerines
Tangerines have a burst of flavors and have complex flavor profiles. They have a bright, citrusy sweetness, tartness, and sourness when you bite into the juicy flesh. The skin has a bright, zesty aroma.
Other Citrus Frozen Dessert Recipes
If you are a citrus fruit lover, you are at the right place! There are many citrus recipes on my blog you might be interested in.
Here’s my Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker in my kitchen!
Equipment Needed: Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker
You really don’t need a lot of equipment to make this delicious tangerine ice cream! Just this Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker and a blender.
I got my Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker about a year ago, and needless to say, I use it often and love it! It makes really good ice cream in such a short period of time, but there are some cons to having it, like the pretty big noise it makes. I have many recipes for frozen treats using the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker, so you can follow me on my blog to keep making these delicious recipes with me. 
If you are interested in this machine, read my detailed Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker review here.
Benefits of Homemade Tangerine Ice Cream
1. Health Benefits of Tangerines
As I explained in my tangerine cheong recipe in more detail, there are many health benefits of tangerines. Here are some bullet points on the health benefits of tangerines.
- Vitamin C for skin elasticity and health
- Many antioxidants help heart health
- Improves immune system
Tangerine Cheong Recipe | How to Make Korean Tangerine Syrup
Learn how to make tangerine cheong, a Korean raw tangerine syrup. It ferments naturally and preserves vitamin C and other nutrients, unlike most syrups.
2. Low-calorie, Low-Sugar Dessert
Tangerines are low in calories—they have only 45 calories per 100 g (3.5 oz).
It’s amazing to know how low calorie it is when the fruit is packed with flavors!
Also, one of the best things about making sorbet at home is that you can adjust the sugar content. If you find that my recipe is too sweet, please adjust the sugar content. I find this recipe to have a good balance of sweetness, freshness, and tartness, but you might have a different palate. 
3. Vegan and Dairy-Free
Ice creams are usually not vegan, but you can absolutely make a dairy-free version at home. In my recipe, you can simply swap the regular dairy with vegan cream and plant milk. They work just as fine, if not more delicious. 😋
So if you are vegan, lactose-intolerant, or health-conscious, this tangerine ice cream is the perfect dessert for you!
4. Refreshing Flavor And Scent
One of my favorite scents in the whole wide world is the citrus smell. Many citrus essential oils are proven to help our moods, like this study on yuzu oil. It has been proven to soothe and reduce anxiety! 
So when you are making and eating this homemade tangerine ice cream, you are not only eating but also smelling these wonderful citrus fruits.
The Best Homemade Tangerine Ice Cream Recipe
1. Use the Whole Fruit
In this tangerine ice cream recipe, we will use whole fruit—juice, pulp, and zest—to get the most out of the fruits in terms of flavor and nutrition. It makes the best creamy and flavorful tangerine ice cream!
We are not using tangerine juice, or even worse, artificial tangerine flavors or scents that mimic tangerines. They don’t taste as good and have no nutrition.
2. Seasonal Tangerines
The tangerine season might differ depending on where you live, but the tangerine season lasts from autumn to spring.
I’m from South Korea, and most tangerines are from Jeju Island. They are at their peak during the winter! I used to eat lots and lots of tangerines in the fall and winter as I was growing up.
Wherever you are, if you get your hands on tangerines in season, make this delicious tangerine ice cream or the tangerine cheong!
Product Recommendation
1. Monk Fruit Sweetener with Erythritol
My Pick
WHOLE EARTH Monk Fruit Sweetener with Erythritol, Plant-Based Sugar Alternative, 12 Ounce Pouch
To make creamy ice cream, you need sugar. But instead of using regular sugar, I recommend using a healthy sweetener that only adds sweetness to bring out the best flavor of the ingredients and doesn’t spike up your blood sugar. It also has zero calories, so it makes guilt-free frozen treats! Erythritol is also proven to be safe.
Let’s get into the tangerine ice cream recipe, then!
Tangerine Ice Cream Recipe | Homemade Citrus Ice Cream
Tangerine Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare two to three medium-sized tangerines. Wash them thoroughly.
- Grate the tangerine skin and make 1 teaspoon of tangerine zest.
- Peel the tangerines and remove any seeds.
- Blend the peeled tangerines in a blender and make 2/3 cup of tangerine purée.
- Into the CREAMi pint, add the prepared tangerine purée and zest. Add the remaining ingredients, like sugar, milk, and salt. Optionally, you can add drops of yellow food coloring for color. Mix well.
- Place the storage lid on a pint and freeze for 24 hours.
- Remove the pint from the freezer and remove the lid from the pint. Place the pint into the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker.
- Select LIGHT ICE CREAM. Run the program.
- When processing is complete, remove the ice cream from the pint.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Expert Tips for Tangerine Ice Cream
1. Serve in Tangerine Peels
This is one of the classic and fun ways to serve a sorbet, but you could do it with the ice cream too. This ice cream has a lot of tangerines, so show that visually by presenting your tangerine ice cream in a tangerine peel bowl!
2. Use Orange Food Coloring
There’s a saying in Korea that you eat with your eyes first. When the food looks beautiful and appetizing, you feel more satisfied.
Use a tiny bit of orange food coloring for the tangerine ice cream, and it will definitely make your tangerine ice cream look more colorful and appetizing.
Summary of Tangerine Ice Cream Recipe
I hope you enjoyed this flavorful tangerine ice cream recipe! It is so creamy and packed with flavors and nutrients. I love tangerines so much, and I can eat tons of them on their own, but sometimes I want something a little richer and more decadent. Then I make this tangerine ice cream recipe. When I get a spoonful of this tangerine ice cream, I am instantly happier.
I hope this tangerine ice cream can make you happier too. I will come back with another delicious post! See you soon again. 🍊🧡
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