Chili Mango Popsicles
Enjoy a refreshing and spicy twist on your typical popsicles with these Chili Mango Popsicles. Perfect for hot summer days or as a fun dessert, these popsicles combine the sweetness of ripe mango with a kick of chili heat for a delightful treat.
Equipment
- 1 Blender or food processor
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 1 Popsicle molds
- 6 Popsicle sticks
- 1 Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups mango puree Approximately 2 ripe mangoes.
- ¼ cup sugar Adjust based on mango sweetness.
- 1 cup coconut water or water
- ½ teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste.
- ¼ teaspoon lime juice
- a pinch pinch salt
Instructions
- Start by peeling the mangoes, removing the pit, and cutting the flesh into chunks.
- In a blender or food processor, add the mango chunks, sugar, coconut water (or water), chili powder, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness or spice level if needed by adding more sugar or chili powder.
- Pour the mango mixture evenly into the popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion.
- Insert the popsicle sticks into the molds.
- Place the molds in the freezer and freeze for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- To release the popsicles, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds, then pull gently on the sticks to remove the popsicles.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a sprinkle of chili powder on top before freezing.
These popsicles can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a month.
For a smoother texture, you can strain the puree before pouring it into the molds.