Best 2 Cucumber Chili Paletas Popsicles Recipes

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CUCUMBER-LIME PALETAS



Cucumber-Lime Paletas image

A hint of fresh ginger gives these refreshing ice pops just a small kick of tingly heat.

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Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 peeled large cucumber (10-12 ounces)
1 cup simple syrup
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger

Steps:

  • Puree 1 peeled large cucumber (10-12 ounces) with 1 cup simple syrup, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, and 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger until smooth.
  • Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup, divide among ice-pop molds, insert sticks, and freeze until solid, at least 6 hours.

CUCUMBER-CHILI PALETAS (POPSICLES)



Cucumber-Chili Paletas (Popsicles) image

Frozen dessert for adults, or really adventurous children! Recipe from MyRecipes.com -- Originally published in Sunset magazine, July 2001.

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 8h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups cucumbers (about 1 1/2 lbs, peeled and seeded ~ cut into 1-inch chunks)
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 jalapeno chile (1-1 1/2 ounce ~ remove seeds and veins for less heat)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients into blender, and whirl until smooth.
  • Push mixture through a fine strainer set over a 2-cup glass measure; discard any residue/pulp.
  • Pour into popsicle molds.
  • Freeze 8 hours, or more.

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