For a summer taste sensation try my easy Clementine Gelato and over the top delicious Clementine Colada. You'll make you're own Hot Fun in the Summertime!
What could be better in the hot summer months than homemade Clementine Gelato and a creamy Frozen Colada? Of course, they’re just as delicious in December as they are in July so feel free to indulge any time of year.
What Kind of Juice Should I use to Make Tangerine Gelato?
Using natural fresh ingredients will make your gelato oh so delicious. That’s why I always look for locally produced juices. I chose a local brand that produces a clementine (tangerine) juice. You can use any type of orange/tangerine juice available. Or any flavor juice you enjoy, it’s just that simple!
Here’s a Fun Fact it takes 12 Tangerines to make a 32-ounce bottle of juice.
Is it difficult to make Gelato?
The Gelato couldn’t be simpler to make using only 3 ingredients and your own gelato or ice cream maker. I like to call my Clementine Gelato, Frozen Sunshine! And if any of you remember creamsicles this gelato will take you back to those delicious flavors.
Can I Use an Ice Cream Maker to Make a Gelato Recipe?
Yes, you can. The difference between the two machines is gelato is churned at a much slower rate than ice cream, incorporating less air and leaving the gelato denser than ice cream. The recipes generally use milk instead of cream allowing the flavor of the gelato to be more prominent.
What Other Flavors of Gelato are Easy to Make?
If you love Gelato as much as I do, you may also like these recipes:
- The Best and Easiest Strawberry Gelato
- Blueberry Cheesecake and Very Cherry Gelato
- Grilled Peaches and Cream Gelato
- Meyer Lemon Gelato
Clementine Colada & Clementine Gelato
Ingredients
Colada
- 4 ounces cream of coconut (very cold almost frozen)
- 8 ounces tangerine juice frozen into ice cubes
- 2 ounces rum
Gelato
- 2 cups tangerine juice
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¾ cup sugar
Instructions
Colada
- mix all ingredients in a blender and pulse until creamy
- serve and enjoy!
- **Alternate method is to place all ingredients in an ice cream maker and allow mixture to freeze until creamy
Gelato
- mix all ingredients together and add into your gelato or ice cream maker and allow to thicken and begin to freeze. Follow instructions that came with your machine.
- Allow finished product to freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
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More recipes from my site
Tangerine Curd Recipe and Dessert Ideas- Blackberry and Mango Gelato Recipes
- My Eleven Favorite Gelato Recipes for your dessert table
- Grilled Peaches and Cream Gelato – National Ice Cream Month
- Double Your Pleasure with Blueberry Cheesecake and Very Cherry Gelato
- Meyer Lemon Gelato Recipe – Easy and Delicious!
Jenn Mitchell says
I really love clementine and have never thought to make it in something like this. Definitely making this one!
Katrina Ell says
This looks like it would be so delicious. I would love to be able to give this a try!
Heather says
This looks like a great recipe! I love most of my treats cold so thanks for the summer recipe.
Kathy says
That sure does look really good. I would really love to try this out. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever had gelato before.
Catalina says
Clementine gelato! What a brilliant idea for summer!
Ruth I says
Yum! I badly need this right now, looks so delicious! I will be trying this recipe soonest!
Heather says
You are speaking to my soul! This looks amazing. I love citrus sorbets! I am going to try this.
Erica {Mama Ash} says
That is absolutely amazing AND I love Gelato….more so than regular ice cream. I shall try and I have an ice cream maker!
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
That gelato looks so delicious and refreshing. What a perfect recipe to cool off during spring & summer. I’d love to try this!
Tasheena says
Gelato is one of my favorite desserts. I can’t wait to try this recipe. It looks divine!
Sarah Bailey says
This sounds absolutely amazing and I bet the fact it is made with fresh clementines make it taste extra wonderful YUM!
Rena says
Delicious! You had me at tangerine. I love using all natural ingredients & I can’t wait to try this one.
Brianne says
This would be a delicious gelato to try! I look forward to making it over the summer. One of the best things about summer is cool desserts to make.
Amber Myers says
This would be an amazing gelato to try! I will be making it over the summer. I am always looking for cool desserts to make.
Ashley says
Oh yum! I want to enjoy this on a hot day. Once this rain stops I’m all over this.
GiGi Eats says
THIS sounds MAGICAL for summer – ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL! Oh wow I am drooling for sure! I really want to try making gelatoooo!!
Roch says
I thought before that gelato just a fancier name for regular ice cream. What would be the main difference? More milk, more cream?
robin rue says
Oh my goodness, that sounds delightful. I cannot wait to make a clementine colada! Yum.