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    Paletas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicle)

    Published: Sep 29, 2022 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. 3 Comments

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    Paletas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicle) is a nice way to cool down a hot summery day. With one main ingredient, tamarind, you can make these easy Mexican Popsicles at home. They are refreshing, delicious and easy to make.

    For more popsicle recipes check 3 Ingredients Mango Popsicles and Mango, Lime, And Coconut Popsicles Recipe.

    Tamarind Popsicles on top of each others

    Paletas de Tamarindo is a famous Mexican popsicle you would usually see being sold as spicy candies. 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.

    Bring this classic Mexican iced candy to your home in the simplest way possible so that your day can be brightened and cooled up with the flavorful taste of this popsicle.

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    • Easy Paletas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicle) Recipe
    • Why Does This Recipe Work?
    • What's in This Recipe?
    • Step by step Instructions
    • Top Tips!
    • Recipe Variations
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage
    • Recipe FAQs
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    Easy Paletas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicle) Recipe

    This popsicle should be one of your favorite icy treats for hot days because it is a lovely combination of sweet and sour flavor with tangy and tart undertones you would surely love.

    Because this dessert is frozen to perfection, it will feel like sucking on delicious and flavored ice cubes with a clashing sweet and sour taste.

    Serve this tamarind popsicle for dessert after a hearty lunch meal with your family and friends! These sweet and cold treats can be a delightful way to end your meal for sure as they will give that refreshing feel to everyone at the table.

    You may also give some popsicles to your kids as a special treat whenever they do something good! A lazy hot afternoon can be improved when you fish this tamarind popsicle out of your freezer to lay out on your backyard table.

    Let your kids run around your backyard in the hot daylight while enjoying the flavorful taste of this popsicle! A hot afternoon with a cold popsicle is a great combo indeed.

    Tamarind Popsicles on top of each others

    Why Does This Recipe Work?

    Paletas de Tamarindo is sure to give you the most flavorful taste a popsicle can ever give, and we don't even have to mention how satisfying the refreshment it gives. Here are some of the other reasons why you have to make this recipe at home:

    • This popsicle recipe requires no cooking! This might be one of the simplest ways you can make a homemade popsicle. A bit of effort was thrown in, and you would already have your very own Paletas de Tamarindo!
    • A vegan-friendly icy treat suitable for your vegan diet! Enjoy this popsicle as a dessert without having to worry about diverting it from your 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. Make this recipe at home and turn the hot and humid summer day into a bright and flavor-packed one.
    • This recipe is so easy to make that you can call your kids to the kitchen and let them have fun helping you out! They will definitely enjoy molding each popsicle.
    • Tamarind Popsicle is a perfect way to turn tamarind into a more delicious treat that everyone will love.
    • This recipe is one of the easiest tamarind recipes.
    Paletas de Tamarindo

    What's in This Recipe?

    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. The tamarind will be turned into a paste which will then be molded into popsicles!

    Hot Water. 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. Granulated sugar helps in caramelizing and 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

    Step by step photo instructions collage for making Tamarind paste

    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

    Step by step photo instructions collage for making Tamarind Popsicles

    One: In a saucepan, mix water, sugar and tamarind paste over high heat (stirring until sugar dissolves).

    Two: Remove from heat, and let cool for10- 20 minutes.

    Three: Pour into 10 Popsicle molds; freeze until solid.

    Top Tips!

    • 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.

    Recipe Variations

    • If you want to try out the way Mexicans make their famous Paletas de Tamarindo, you may want to consider adding some chili powder to making your tamarind paste. This process will give your tamarind popsicle a sweet, sour, and spicy flavor.
    • Some of you might prefer a sugar-free version of this popsicle. If you do, swap the sugar in this recipe with your favorite sweetener. A perfect sweetener to use for your popsicle aside from granulated sugar is stevia. Stevia is a natural plant-based sweetener and is so many times sweeter than sugar.
    Paletas de Tamarindo

    Serving Suggestions

    You can serve this tamarind popsicle for a late breakfast alongside your favorite oatmeal and Fluffy Buttermilk French Toast. The cold, sweet and sour flavor of your tamarind popsicle will go well with the hearty taste of those breakfast dishes.

    You may also brighten up your afternoon snack time by pairing this tamarind popsicle with Red Bean Ice Cream, Black Raspberry Ice Cream, or even your Red Velvet Ice Cream. This is one of the perfect summer recipes you can ever include on your list, as it is so flavorful and refreshing.

    Storage

    Keep your Paletas de Tamarindo in the freezer for up to three months; the taste will remain as flavorful as ever.

    Tamarind Popsicles

    Recipe FAQs

    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)

    Paletas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicle) is a nice way to cool down a hot summery day. With one main ingredient, tamarind, you can make these easy Mexican Popsicles at home. 
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword Paletas de Tamarindo, Tamarind Popsicle
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Freeze 4 hours
    Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 132kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Popsicle mold
    • Saucepan
    • 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.
    • Pour the water over and cook overmedium heat for 20-30 minutes until it softened.
    • 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).
    • 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.

    Variations

    • If you want to try out the way Mexicans make their famous Paletas de Tamarindo, you may want to consider adding some chili powder to making your tamarind paste. This process will give your tamarind popsicle a sweet, sour, and spicy flavor.
    • Some of you might prefer a sugar-free version of this popsicle. If you do, swap the sugar in this recipe with your favorite sweetener. A perfect sweetener to use for your popsicle aside from granulated sugar is stevia. Stevia is a natural plant-based sweetener and is so many times sweeter than sugar.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Beth

      September 29, 2022 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      Hi, Where do I get tamarind from?

      Reply
      • Radwa

        September 29, 2022 at 12:17 pm

        From a middle eastern grocery store.

        Reply
    2. Clair

      September 29, 2022 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      So refreshing; I loved it.

      Reply

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