Pepinadas (Chamoy Cucumber Popsicles)
Pepinadas are a refreshing Mexican frozen treat: cucumber-lime popsicles topped with chamoy and Tajín. Sweet, tangy, and a little spicy, they're perfect for hot summer days.
6 popsicles
Calories: 72kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cucumbers divided
- ½ cup fresh lime juice about 4 limes
- ⅓ cup cane sugar plus more to taste
- 1 cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash and, if you prefer, peel the cucumbers. Cut 2 of them into small cubes and divide among the plastic cups.
- Blend the remaining 2 cucumbers with the lime juice, sugar, water, and salt until smooth. Taste and adjust: add more sugar for sweeter, or more lime for tarter.
- Pour the cucumber mixture into the cups with the cubed cucumber. Freeze for 1 hour.
- Take the cups out and insert a wooden stick into the center of each. Return to the freezer for 3 more hours, or until completely frozen.
- To unmold, let the cups sit at room temperature for about 3 minutes until the popsicle releases.
- Add 2 tablespoons of chamoy to each cup, slide the popsicle back in, and finish with more chamoy and a dusting of Tajín. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a fun twist, add mango, watermelon, or jicama to the cups.
- Finish with tamarind candies or Japanese peanuts for extra texture.
- Like it extra spicy? Add more chili powder on top.
- No popsicle molds needed; plastic cups work great for that classic pepinada look.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.5mg