what are paletas

Paletas are a Mexican frozen treat that are similar to popsicles. They are made from fresh natural fruits such as strawberry and mango or made from rich creamy ingredients such as chocolate and Sicilian pistachio. The right mix of these main ingredients with secondary ingredients such as water, milk, condensed milk among others, opens a whole world of flavor possibilities. The key to delicious paletas is their simplicity. Natural fruits, a bit of water, and other ingredients like yogurt are blended, then poured into a mold and chilled. Some paletas include a deliciously oozy cream, condensed milk, or dulce de leche center. Paletas can be made with a variety of flavors, including maracuya (passion fruit), coconut, lime, banana filled with Nutella, dulce de leche filled with dulce de leche, and many more. They can be combined with milk to create a creamy variation of the original recipes.