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    Easy tangelo creamsicles

    Published: Jul 26, 2020 · Modified: Nov 23, 2022 by Sarah Brooks

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    These easy tangelo creamsicles are a sweet, tangy, fun twist on the classic orange creamsicle that will take you back to your childhood.

    Stack of tangelo creamsicles with fresh tangelos.
    Easy tangelo creamsicles
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    What is a creamsicle?

    A creamsicle is technically a popsicle with an ice cream core. It can be any mix of sweet and creamy flavors. Although you can make a true creamsicle with something like a Zoku pop maker many recipes, including mine simplify things by mixing the flavors together.

    What is a tangelo

    tangelo

    Tangelos are a type of citrus hybrid. In Australia, tangelos are usually a cross between mandarins and grapefruit and are sold as the Minneola variety. In other parts of the world, they can be a cross between a mandarin and a pomelo. They are sweet like a mandarin but tangier than an orange due to the grapefruit. They have a distinctive knob-like shape at one end that gives them an almost pear-like appearance.

    What is greek yogurt?

    The creaminess in this recipe is provided by greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is traditionally yogurt that has been strained to remove some of the liquid or whey, resulting in a thicker, creamier yogurt with the same distinctive taste. It is sometimes called Greek-style yogurt and in modern times can be produced in a variety of ways.

    Looking for more homemade popsicle recipes? Why not try making my homemade pineapple cherry popsicles, juicy orange popsicles or jello popsicles.

    🥘 Ingredients

    popsicle ingredients

    Tangelos - available from some supermarkets and fruit and veg stores. If you can't get tangelos you can substitute equal amounts of mandarin and grapefruit juice. These also work well with freshly squeezed orange juice as classic orange creamsicles.

    Greek yogurt - full-fat works best for this. Also sold as Greek-style yogurt. You could use regular natural yogurt but the popsicles won't be as creamy.

    Vanilla essence - you can use vanilla essence or extract for this recipe in the same amount. I don't recommend using vanilla beans for this recipe, it's expensive and probably not worth the extra cost.

    Castor sugar - regular white sugar. You could also use raw sugar if it's all you have, but I don't recommend using other sugars such as powdered sugar or brown sugar.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    juicing the tangelos
    straining tangelo juice

    Cut the tangelos in half and squeeze out the juice. It's easiest to do this with a citrus juicer. Strain the jug and add to a jug or deep-sided bowl you can use an immersion blender in.

    adding vanilla
    adding greek yogurt to juice
    blending popsicle mix
    adding sugar to popsicle mix

    Add the greek yogurt and vanilla and blend well. Taste the mix. If it's too sour add a little sugar. I added one tablespoon (15 grams) of sugar which was enough to take off the sour edge but still leave a wonderful tang. My youngest loved them, but my eldest wanted it sweeter, so adjust as needed for your family.

    Hot tip: make sure there is room in your freezer for your popsicle moulds before filling them and transferring them to the freezer, or there will be tears!

    mix in moulds ready to freeze

    🥣 How to serve the creamsicles

    Easy tangelo creamsicles on angels

    Carefully remove from molds and enjoy!

    💭 How to store the creamsicles

    If you have any creamsicles that don't get gobbled up immediately you can store these in an airtight container lined with parchment paper in the freezer for up to a month. After this, the flavor may start to dull.

    Have you made this recipe? Tell me how it went in the comments below and tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can see your delicious creations! #KCAEIC

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    📋 Recipe

    Stack of tangelo creamsicles with fresh tangelos.

    Tangelo creamsicles

    Author: Sarah Brooks
    These easy tangelo creamsicles are a sweet, tangy, fun twist on the classic creamsicle that will take you back to your childhood.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Freezing time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 popsicles 3.4oz (100ml) each
    Calories 41 kcal

    Equipment

    • Popsicle molds and sticks
    • immersion blender or food processor

    Ingredients

    • 1 & ¾ cups (450mls) tangelo juice *approximately 4 tangelos
    • ½ cup and 2 tablespoons (150ml) full fat greek yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
    • 1 tablespoon (15gms) granulated sugar *optional, adjust to your taste

    Instructions
     

    • Cut tangelos in half and squeeze juice. Strain into a deep bowl you can use an immersion blender in or food processor.
    • Add vanilla essence and greek yogurt and blend well.
    • Taste the mix and add sugar as needed. Blend well.
    • Pour into popsicle molds, add sticks and freeze until set, ideally overnight
    • Remove from molds and enjoy!

    Notes

    Tangelos are available from some supermarkets and fruit and veg stores.  If you can't get tangelos you can replace them with equal amounts of mandarin and grapefruit juice.  
    This recipe also works well as a classic orange creamsicle.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 0.02mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.1mg

    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Nutritional information is an estimate based on an online database. The nutritional content of ingredients may vary by brand. If you require accurate nutritional information, you should calculate this based on the specific brands and products you are using.

    Keywords: creamsicle, icy pole, popsicle
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    1. Scarlet

      July 27, 2020 at 3:03 pm

      These creamsicles sound so refreshing and lovely for this summer heat. Can't wait to try them!

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    2. Rachi

      July 27, 2020 at 11:47 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect summer treat, cant wait to try it.

      Reply
    3. Gavin

      July 28, 2020 at 12:23 am

      5 stars
      I made ice pops for the 1st time last week and I’m hooked. So simple, so tasty and my daughter DEMOLISHED them all - great way to get some extra fruit into her 😉

      Reply
    4. Sylvie

      July 28, 2020 at 12:38 am

      5 stars
      Such an easy and delicious recipe for summer! Love that these creamsicles are made with 4 ingredients only and low in sugar. A Great way to use tangelos!

      Reply
    5. Gabby

      July 31, 2020 at 3:31 am

      5 stars
      These are absolutely delicious! Even right in the middle of winter 😀 And super easy to make too.

      Reply

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