Candied clementine ice cream with meringue pieces is a pure delight for lovers of sweet and tangy flavors. With melt-in-your-mouth pieces of candied clementine and the crunch of meringue, this recipe offers a perfect blend of textures, making it an ideal ice cream for the winter season. With your Ninja Creami, you can easily make it at home.
What you need:
- 200 ml of full liquid cream
- 150 ml of whole milk
- 80 g of sugar
- 4 to 5 organic clementines (zest + juice)
- 100g of candied clementines (you can buy them or make them yourself)
- A few meringues (about 4 to 5 small meringues)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Preparation :
- To prepare the ice cream base : In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream over low heat. Add the sugar and stir well until completely dissolved. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add the clementines : Zest two clementines and squeeze them to obtain about 80 ml of juice. Add the zest and juice to the saucepan with the milk and cream mixture. Stir well to infuse everything with these lovely citrus flavors. Also add the vanilla extract for a sweeter taste.
- Allow to cool : Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator for about an hour so that it is very cold before freezing.
- Freezing : Once the mixture is completely cold, pour it into your Ninja Creami jar and put it in the freezer for 24 hours.
- Prepare the candied clementines and meringues : Meanwhile, cut the candied clementines into small pieces. Also break the meringues into large pieces. You can keep them aside to add just before serving or incorporate them into the ice cream.
- Finishing the ice cream : Once the ice cream base is completely frozen, place the tub in the Ninja Creami and select the "Ice Cream" mode. Once the ice cream is ready, add the candied clementine pieces and meringue shards. Use the "Mix-ins" mode to gently incorporate them without crushing them.
- Tasting : Your candied clementine ice cream with meringue pieces is ready to serve! The sweetness of the meringue pairs perfectly with the slight acidity of the candied clementines, creating a texture that is both smooth and crunchy. For presentation, you can add a few extra pieces of meringue and some clementine zest on top.
This ice cream is bursting with flavor and sweetness, perfect for a touch of freshness in the middle of winter. Enjoy! 🍊
