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These popsicles are perfect for cooling down on a hot day.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":250,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"450g fresh strawberries, hulled","name":"Strawberries","quantity":450,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"hulled","notes":"fresh","group":"Fruit Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"100g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"adjust based on fruit sweetness","group":"Sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"120ml water","name":"Water","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Liquid Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 lime, juiced","name":"Lime","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"juiced","notes":"freshly squeezed","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Wash and hull the strawberries, removing the green leafy tops.","group":"Preparation","title":"Wash and hull the strawberries, removing the green leafy tops","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the strawberries, sugar, water, and lime juice into a blender.","group":"Blending","title":"Place the strawberries, sugar, water, and lime juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Blend until the mixture is smooth. If you prefer chunks of fruit, pulse for a shorter time or add some chopped strawberries to the molds later.","group":"Blending","title":"Blend until the mixture is smooth","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving about 1/4 inch of space at the top for expansion.","group":"Molding","title":"Pour the mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Molding"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until completely solid.","group":"Freezing","title":"Insert popsicle sticks and freeze","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Freezing"}],"notes":"You can use any seasonal fruit like mango, pineapple, or watermelon. For a creamy version, replace the water with whole milk or coconut milk.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Blender","Popsicle molds","Popsicle sticks"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"popsicle","note":"Standard 3-ounce molds"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"These can be made and frozen up to a week in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep in the freezer. Once frozen solid, you can remove them from the molds and store them in an airtight freezer bag with parchment paper between layers.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpaleta_de_hielo_1234eaf1c7%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ce497d2a-f6b0-4aa7-aad9-a21a74704fe9","imageAlt":"Paleta de Hielo (Mexican Fruit Popsicles) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["popsicles","fruit","frozen","summer","mexican dessert","paletas"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Paleta de Hielo (Mexican Fruit Popsicles)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:09:23.925Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:09:23.925Z","related":[{"id":"agua_fresca_de_limon_2a14774356","slug":"agua-fresca-de-limon","title":"Agua Fresca de Limón","description":"A traditional, crisp, and refreshing Latin American lime drink that perfectly balances tangy citrus with a hint of sweetness. 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These chewy, chocolatey truffles are a staple at every Brazilian birthday party and are incredibly easy to make at home.","serves":20,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":50,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbrigadeiro_9f2460f2c5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0a386b63-4232-4275-9807-e55aa50405aa","imageAlt":"Brigadeiro — recipe cover","tags":["chocolate","brazilian","fudge","truffles","no bake","sweet","party food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":6}]}