Cucumber-Chili Paletas (Popsicles)

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

• Ready In: 8 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

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