Paletas de Tamarindo is a nice way to cool down a hot summery day. This Mexican Tamarind Popsicle has a sweet and sour flavor with tangy and tart undertones. YUMMY!
Paletas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicle) Recipe
This popsicle is one of my favorite icy treats for hot days. With only one main ingredient, tamarind, I can make these easy Mexican Popsicles at home. They are refreshing, delicious, and easy to make, and I really LOVE them!
To make this recipe simpler, I buy tamarind slabs from an Asian grocery store because if I buy tamarind fruit, I need to peel, seed and cut it before using.
I usually serve this tamarind popsicle for dessert after a hearty lunch meal with my family or friends!
These sweet and cold treats are a delightful way to end our meal for sure, as they give that refreshing feel to everyone at the table.
Traditionally, This popsicle is usually made with sugar and chili powder in Mexico, hence the original Paletas de Tamarindo is sweet, sour, with a spicy taste.
Why Does This Recipe Work?
- This might be one of the simplest ways you can make a homemade popsicle!
- A vegan-friendly icy treat suitable for your vegan diet!
- With tamarind and sugar as the popsicle's main ingredients, this is a gluten-free recipe.
- This is a perfect treat for a summer afternoon.
- This recipe is so easy to make that you can call your kids to the kitchen and let them have fun helping you out!
What's in This Recipe?
“See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”
Tamarind. Tamarind is the base ingredient for this recipe as it imparts that wonderful sweet and sour yet tangy and tart flavor to the popsicle. First I turn the tamarind into a paste to usse it in making the popsicles!
Hot Water. I use 2 cups of hot water to soften the 250 grams of tamarind. Hot water will assist the tamarind to create an excellent texture for the tamarind paste.
Granulated Sugar. It helps in sweetening your Paletas de Tamarindo.
Water. To finally create the tamarind popsicle, you will have to add a cup of water for you to mix the tamarind paste and the sugar together.
Step by step Instructions
To Make Tamarind paste - Step By Step
One: With a sharp knife, cut the tamarind block into small pieces and deseed it, then place it in a saucepan.
Two: Pour the water over and cook overmedium heat for 20-30 minutes until it softened.
Three: Use a potato masher to mash it, then put it in the blender and blend until you have a consistency of a smoothie.
Four: Allow it to cool, then transfer to clean mason jars. Keep in the fridge.
To make the Tamarind Popsicles - Step By Step
One: In a saucepan, mix water, sugar and tamarind paste over high heat (stirring until sugar dissolves).
Two: Remove from heat, and let cool for 10- 20 minutes.
Three: Pour into 10 Popsicle molds; freeze until solid.
Helpful Tips!
- Be creative in making this recipe! Use different shapes of popsicle molds to catch the attention of the kids!
- To quickly soften the tamarind for the tamarind paste, boil it for a few minutes instead of manually softening it with a potato masher. Boiling the tamarind saves more time and effort.
- To prevent the tamarind paste from sinking to the bottom of the molds, give them a light shake once each hour as they freeze.
How To Store
Keep your Paletas de Tamarindo in the freezer for up to 3 months; the taste will remain as flavorful as ever.
What Is Tamarind Paste Used For?
Tamarind paste can be used in different recipes aside from this popsicle. Tamarind paste is more convenient than seed-in tamarind, which is why you can use it for tamarind juice, and tamarind candy alike.
What Does Tamarind Taste Like?
Tamarind mostly tastes sweet but tangy with that sour and tart note. Most people actually associate the taste or flavor of tamarind with lime juice because of its similar sweet and sour with a tangy taste.
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Paletas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicle)
Equipment
- Popsicle mold
- Blender
Ingredients
For Tamarind paste
- 250 g tamarind
- 2 cups hot water
For Tamarind Popsicles
- 3 cups water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup tamarind paste
Instructions
To make Tamarind paste
- With a sharp knife, cut the tamarind block into small pieces and deseed it, then place it in a saucepan.250 g tamarind
- Pour the water over and cook overmedium heat for 20-30 minutes until it softened.2 cups hot water
- Use a potato masher to mash it, then put it in the blender and blend until you have a consistency of a smoothie.
- Allow it to cool, then transfer to clean mason jars. Keep in the fridge.
To make Tamarind Popsicles
- In a saucepan, mix water, sugar and tamarind paste over high heat (stirring until sugar dissolves).3 cups water, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup tamarind paste
- Remove from heat, and let cool for 10- 20 minutes.
- Pour into 10 Popsicle molds; freeze until solid.
Notes
- Be creative in making this recipe! Use different shapes of popsicle molds to catch the attention of the kids! They will surely enjoy this popsicle when it is molded into different shapes they are familiar with.
- To quickly soften the tamarind for the tamarind paste, boil it for a few minutes instead of manually softening it with a potato masher. Boiling the tamarind saves more time and effort.
- To prevent the tamarind paste from sinking to the bottom of the molds, give them a light shake once each hour as they freeze.
- This recipe is vegan-friendly and gluten-free. If you want to make it sugar-free, use Stevia instead of sugar.
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