How to Make Spicy Mango-Basil Paletas - A Step-by-Step Guide

On a hot summer day, nothing beats the refreshing taste of a cold, fruity popsicle. And if you're looking for a unique and flavorful twist on this classic treat, look no further than these Spicy Mango-Basil Paletas. These homemade Mexican-style popsicles are bursting with the sweet and tangy flavors of ripe mango, balanced by the warmth of spicy chili and the aromatic freshness of basil. The combination of sweet, spicy, and herbal notes creates a truly irresistible popsicle that will have you...

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Ingredients

  • 3 mangos - peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 mango, peeled, seeded, and diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 14 hrs
  • Total Time: 14 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Blend mango chunks, basil, lime juice, cayenne pepper, and salt in a blender until smooth; pour into a large bowl. Stir sugar into mango mixture until sugar dissolves. Fold diced mango into mixture. Pour into freezer pop molds.
  • Freeze until firm, 14 to 24 hours.
  • Nutrition

    82 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 60mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 110mg