Description
A paleta is a traditional Mexican frozen pop made from real whole fruit, fresh fruit juice, milk, or cream. Unlike mass-produced artificial popsicles that rely heavily on artificial flavorings, high fructose corn syrup, and synthetic dyes, an authentic paleta focuses on natural, vibrant ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600 g) fresh pineapple, chopped
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice
- 2–3 tbsp honey or agave syrup
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120 ml) coconut water or regular water
- 1 tbsp Tajín or chili-lime seasoning, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Blend: Add the pineapple, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and coconut water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Taste: Adjust the sweetness, lime, and chili according to your preference. For a stronger spicy kick, add a little extra cayenne.
- Fill molds: Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion.
- Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for 5–6 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely solid.
- Release: Run the outside of the molds briefly under warm water, then gently pull out the paletas.
- Finish: Sprinkle with Tajín or another chili-lime seasoning and serve immediately with fresh lime wedges.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: No-Cook / Freezing
- Calories: 1 paleta
Keywords: Pineapple Chili Paletas, Spicy Pineapple Popsicles, Swicy Pineapple Pops, Mexican Pineapple Chili Ice Pops