This Mexican paleta < palo "stick" has delicious flavored liquids. Basic recipe is given, but check the bottom for more options.
Paletas de Yogurt con Moras (Spanish)
Makes 8-10 popsicles
1 organic lemon, zest and save the rest
1/2 cup (120 ml) water
1/2 cup (65 g) or less organic sugar
1 1/2 cups (360) organic (dairy-free) yogurt
2 Tbs. (30 g) organic honey
2 cups (260 g) organic berries (cut in half if they are large berries) [option: mix up the berries]
dos 2. Cook over medium-high heat, stir until it comes to a boil and the sugar has dissolved.
tres 3. Add the zest, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
cuatro 4. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve.
cinco 5. Then refrigerate until chilled.
seis 6. Stir the yogurt and honey into the chilled syrup until combined.
siete 7. Pour a little of the mixture into each ice pop mold or glass, to a height of about 3/4 inches (2 cm).
ocho 8. Freeze until the mixture begins to set, about 40 minutes.
nueve 9 Divide the berries among the molds.
diez 10. Divide the remaining yogurt mixture evenly among the molds.
once 11. Snap on the lid and freeze util sold, 3-4 hours.
OPTIONS:
- chunks of fruits
- chunks of nuts
Paletas de agua (water sticks): fresh fruits, water and sweetener: lime, watermelon, tamarind, mango, chile, and coconut
Paletas de leche (milk sticks): some kind of dairy (free), such as milk or heavy cream, mixed with fresh fruit, as well as pecans, chocolate and rice
