Imagine a scorching summer day transformed by a single, magical bite of coolness that explodes with tangy lime, crisp cucumber, and a surprising kick of chili heat. These Mexican-inspired "Paletas de Pepino y Limón con Chile" aren't just a popsicle—they're a flavor adventure that will revolutionize your understanding of frozen treats. Perfect for cooling down, exciting your taste buds, and impressing everyone from kids to adventurous food lovers, these homemade popsicles are about to become your new summer obsession.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 8 popsicles
Ingredients
- 2 cups cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash and peel the cucumbers thoroughly, removing any tough skin or seeds.
- Dice the peeled cucumbers into small, uniform cubes to ensure smooth blending and consistent flavor distribution.
- Place the diced cucumber into a blender, ensuring all pieces are clean and free from debris.
- Add fresh lime juice directly into the blender, squeezing limes to extract maximum citrus flavor and ensuring no seeds are included.
- Incorporate sugar, chili powder, and salt into the blender, creating a balanced sweet, tangy, and spicy mixture.
- Blend all ingredients on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes completely smooth and homogeneous.
- Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if needed, ensuring the flavor profile is to your preference.
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any potential cucumber pulp, creating a smoother popsicle texture.
- Carefully pour the strained liquid into popsicle molds, leaving a small space at the top for expansion during freezing.
- Insert popsicle sticks into each mold, ensuring they are centered and straight.
- Place the filled molds in the freezer for 4-6 hours or overnight until completely solid.
- To remove, briefly run the molds under warm water to loosen the popsicles, then gently pull them out.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional chili powder on the surface of the popsicles before serving for extra heat and presentation.
Tips
- Choose fresh, firm cucumbers for the most vibrant flavor and smoothest texture.
- Use a high-powered blender to ensure a completely smooth mixture without chunks.
- Strain the mixture thoroughly to create a silky, professional-quality popsicle.
- Experiment with chili powder intensity—start mild and increase to your heat preference.
- For extra presentation, consider running the frozen popsicle briefly under warm water to create a glossy finish.
- If you don't have popsicle molds, clean small yogurt containers or paper cups work perfectly.
- For an adult version, consider adding a splash of tequila to the mixture for a boozy twist.
- Store unused popsicles in a sealed freezer bag to prevent freezer burn and maintain freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 25kcal
Carbohydrates: 6g
Protein: 0g
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
