At Cocalni, we believe in the power of authenticity. Each of our mandarins is the result of the careful work of our farmers and the cooperative's commitment to quality and sustainability. That's why today we bring you a recipe that pays tribute to that unmistakable flavour: homemade mandarin ice cream, refreshing and full of nuances, perfect for surprising your guests on any occasion.
The natural sweetness, balanced acidity and fresh aroma of mandarins make this dessert a celebration of local, seasonal produce grown with dedication.
Ingredients for 4 people:
- 8 mandarins
- 200 g single cream
- 3 plain yoghurts
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons of ground pistachios
- Honey to taste
Step-by-step preparation
1. Prepare the mandarins.
Wash the mandarins by rubbing the skin with a soft scouring pad and dry them. Grate the skin of 7 mandarins and set aside. Squeeze the juice and mix it with two tablespoons of honey. Set aside.
2. Whip the cream.
Whip the cream with a whisk until stiff. Slowly add the sugar to incorporate it.
3. Mix yoghurt and mandarin orange.
Pour the three yoghurts into a bowl, add three tablespoons of honey and the zest of the mandarins. Mix well.
4. Combine everything and freeze.
Add the yoghurt mixture to the whipped cream with folding movements. Transfer the cream to an ice cream maker or a freezer-safe container. Leave to rest for three hours, beating every half hour to prevent crystals from forming.
5. Final decoration
Peel a mandarin orange and cut the peel into thin strips. Scoop out balls of ice cream, place them on a plate and decorate with the segments, peel strips and reserved honey juice.
6. Crispy touch
Sprinkle the ground pistachios on top before serving.
Un postre fresco, aromático y con sello valenciano
Este helado es mucho más que un postre: es una manera de disfrutar el sabor de nuestras mandarinas de forma diferente y deliciosa. Con su textura suave, el contraste dulce de la miel y el toque crujiente del pistacho, cada cucharada es una invitación a saborear el Mediterráneo.
The mandarins of Cocalni, Citrus Cooperative, cultivated with respect for the land and tradition, provide the aroma and freshness that make this recipe a guaranteed success.
