Summer Fun Starts in the Kitchen Making Creamy Paletas

A cousin of ice pops, paletas are Mexican-style frozen treats that start with fresh fruit as their base. (Sally Staub)

A summer treat that’s fun for kids and adults alike, paletas are easy to make and simply delicious. And while fresh fruit tastes best, you can also use 1 pound of frozen strawberries, thawed and drained on paper towels, in this recipe.

Strawberry Cream Paletas

Makes 6 paletas

• 3 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, squeezed from 1/2 lemon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Place half of the strawberries and the heavy cream, honey, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor. Process mixture for 20 seconds.

Stop the food processor, remove the lid and scrape down sides of bowl with a rubber spatula. Lock the lid back into place and process until smooth, about 10 seconds.

Add the remaining strawberries to the food processor. Pulse until strawberries are coarsely chopped, about 5 pulses.

Pour strawberry mixture into a large liquid measuring cup, using a rubber spatula to help scrape out the mixture. Divide the strawberry mixture evenly among the ice pop molds.

Insert 1 stick in the center of each mold and seal with the cover. Freeze until firm, at least 6 hours or up to five days.

Hold the mold under warm running water for 30 seconds to thaw slightly. Slide the paleta out of the mold and serve.

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