Cucumber-Chili Paletas (Popsicles)

Submitted by KerfuffleUponWincle

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

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 4
• 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.

Reviews

[rpgaymer]

I just love these - they pretty much taste exactly like the cucumber-chili paletas I buy at Mexican grocery stores. Maybe they're a bit sweeter, so I might cut the amount of sugar in half. Really, that's more of a personal preference. I also used lime juice instead of lemon juice.

 

[rosslare]

These are mighty fantastic and make me think it could be turned to great frozen margaritas.