Sweet Heat: Mango Paletas with a Kick
A Refreshing Twist on Traditional Ice Pops
Paletas, a beloved Latin American treat, have been reimagined with a sweet and spicy twist. These dairy-free mango paletas burst with fresh flavor, thanks to the addition of cayenne pepper.
Gather Your Essential Tools
To create these mouthwatering treats, you’ll need freezer pop molds. Don’t worry if yours don’t come with sticks – simply purchase wooden sticks and insert them after an hour of freezing time.
Unleash the Flavor of Fresh Mangoes
This recipe showcases the sweetness of ripe mangoes, with a hint of heat from the cayenne pepper. With only five ingredients, it’s easy to whip up a batch of these refreshing paletas.
Ingredients
• 4 medium, ripe mangoes (about 3 1/2 pounds)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more as needed
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 medium limes)
• 3 pinches cayenne pepper, plus more as needed
• 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
Easy as 1, 2, 3…
Step 1: Prepare the Mangoes
Peel and cut one mango into medium dice; set aside. Peel and cut the remaining three mangoes into large chunks and place in a blender.
Step 2: Blend the Magic
Add the measured sugar, lime juice, cayenne, and salt to the blender and process until smooth and the sugar has dissolved. Taste and blend in additional cayenne 1 pinch at a time, and additional sugar 1 teaspoon at a time, as needed.
Step 3: Assemble and Freeze
Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the diced mango. Divide the mixture among the pop molds and freeze until solid, at least 6 hours.
Yield and Difficulty
• Yield: About 6 (4-ounce) ice pops
• Difficulty: Easy
• Total time: 25 minutes, plus at least 6 hours freezing time
Get ready to indulge in these sweet and spicy mango paletas, perfect for hot summer days!
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