With the end of Summer fast approaching, I made a Popsicle inspired by Mexican paletas, a mostly pureed frozen fruit dessert that's either ice- or cream-based. After chopping up a cantaloupe last week, I wanted to combine it with a crisp cucumber and spicy jalapeño to create a refreshing yet snappy paleta.
Zealous with my jalapeño, I chopped up an entire thing, seeds and all, and threw it in the blender. The result was too spicy for my taste, so I balanced the heat by adding a touch of sugar. Depending on your personal taste, I would recommend removing the seeds and the white flesh, the spiciest part of a jalapeño, before blending. These peppery paletas are perfect for a scorching hot day, so to learn how to make them, read more.
Original Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 medium cantaloupe, peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and cleaned, roughly chopped
1/2 cup sugar (optional)
1 lime sliced (optional)
Directions
- Puree cantaloupe, cucumber, and jalapeño in a blender. Add sugar to the liquid if it is too spicy or not sweet enough.
- Fill up Popsicle molds. Place in freezer and wait patiently for 6 hours to freeze. Serve with a slice of lime.
Makes 6 Popsicles
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I so want to make these, I love interesting flavors.
1well that's not necessarily a combination that i'd go for - i like the sound of it. i think that it's an interesting take on a refreshing treat. i'm a BIG fan of cucumber and melons together - but the spice - hmm...
2well that's not necessarily a combination that i'd go for - i like the sound of it. i think that it's an interesting take on a refreshing treat. i'm a BIG fan of cucumber and melons together - but the spice - hmm...
3mmm....I think I'll make these for my husband he loves the chile con pepino paletas (chile with cucumber) that they sell in the store/truck so I think he would like these.
4oh my gosh, so inventive, YumSugar! i love sweet and spicy together -- yum!
5
6Years ago, my brother found a Mexican grocery store that had tons of Mexican ice pops.
7One of the flavors was cucumber chile!
I HAD to try it - even though it was super unappealing to look at - a rather muddy brownish green.
But the taste...ahhhh the taste....AMAZING
I became addicted.
Unfortunately the shop closed down. I have been searching for them ever since to no avail.
This recipe is the closest thing I have seen to them. I will make them FOR SURE
And perhaps play around with the recipe a bit
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