Paleta: Frozen Mexican "popsicle"

Mango Paleta

Paleta flavors can be divided in two categories: cream-based and water-based.

Milk-based flavors are creamy in texture and traditionally include vanilla, chocolate, rum, coconut, pecan/walnut (nuez), and arroz con leche, which is a type of rice pudding. Ice-based flavors include strawberry, mango, lime, cucumber, dill pickle, Jamaica, cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple, guava, and tamarind. They are made from juices and sometimes include bits of frozen fruit. Although most flavors are sweetened with sugar, some are not, such as pepino con chile y limón (spicy cucumber with lime).

1-3/4 cups crushed mango
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 (15 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. Place all the ingredient in a blender. Blend until well combined.

2. Pour into popsicle molds or paper cups. If using cups, you’ll need to insert wooden popsicle sticks. Freeze for about 4 hours, or until firm.