This mangonada popsicle recipe is a fun twist on the classic combo of mango and chamoy sauce. Mango and chamoy popsicles have been all the rage the last few summers and they are so easy to make at home!
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While I am known for my very popular frozen dog popsicles, I couldn't believe I didn't have any human approved recipes on my site. That had to change.
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, I want to share my favorite homemade mango popsicle. The mangonada popsicle. Sweet, sour, with a bit of spice. It is all things summer and wonderful.
Mangonadas are slushies made from chopped mangoes, mango juice or nectar, and chamoy sauce. They have a swirl of red and bright pops of orange.
📖Why My Recipe Works
- This recipe uses the drizzle method to recreate the mangonada look, but you can also mix the chamoy directly into the mango, but it will have more of a brown hue.
- A sprinkle of Tajin (a chili and lime salt) isn't required, but I highly recommend it for an authentic flavor.
🧾Ingredient Notes
This recipe makes 6 to 8 popsicles, depending on the size of your molds. If you don't have molds, you can freeze in small plastic bags (bolis).
- Mango- You can use fresh or frozen mangoes for this recipe. And any variety of fresh mango works. This is a great way to use up overripe mangos. If using fresh mangos be sure to peel and remove the center. Pineapple makes a great substitute for mangos. Or you can mix half pineapple and half mango for a tropical vibe.
- Chamoy- For the chamoy, you can use store-bought or homemade chamoy sauce.
- Mango Nectar- Which is pureed mango with simple syrup. While you can use store-bought I prefer to use my homemade mango nectar to keep these paletas a little less sweet.
💭 Creamy Mango & Chamoy Popsicles
Add ¾ cup of Greek yogurt to the mango puree and blend. This will increase the yield from 6 to 8 to 10 to 12 popsicles. But so good!
⏲️Tips for Making Mango and ChamoyPopsicles
Drizzle
One of the mistakes people make when making chamoy popsicles is overloading the chamoy because it looks good. Chamoy doesn't freeze at the same rate as the mango puree, so I find it better to drizzle in the sauce.
Use about 1 teaspoon per mold. Drizzle it around the empty molds. Rotate the mold to evenly distribute.
Puree
Add the mango chunks, nectar, and lime juice to a blender and puree until smooth. About 30 to 45 seconds.
While the puree will be very smooth it will be very thick. This is fine. The thickness will vary based on whether you use fresh or frozen mango.
Freezing
Leave enough space in your popsicle mold so that when you insert the stick it doesn't overflow.
Homemade popsicles should freeze for at least 6 hours but I prefer to leave mine overnight.
Serving
To remove the popsicles from their molds easily run the mold on warm water for 5 to 10 seconds.
Do not let them sit out at room temperature in the molds until you can remove them. This will cause the popsicle to thaw unevenly, causing a runny mess.
I like to sprinkle my popsicles with a little Tajin seasoning. This is optional but I think it highlights why chamoy is so good. The perfect mix of sweet, sour, and salty.
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Mangonada Popsicles (Mango and Chamoy)
Ingredients
- 2 cups mango (fresh or frozen) chopped
- ¾ cup mango nectar
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 6 teaspoons chamoy sauce storebought or homemade
- Tajin seasoning optional
Instructions
- Add 1 teaspoon of chamoy sauce to each popsicle mold. To create the marble effect, drizzle down the side and sake the mold lightly to move it around.6 teaspoons chamoy sauce
- Add the frozen mango, mango nectar, and lime juice to a blender. Blend on high until total smooth.2 cups mango (fresh or frozen), ¾ cup mango nectar, 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- Pour into the molds. Place the top on the molds and insert your popsicle sticks. Freeze for 6 to 8 hours.
- Sprinkle with Tajin before eating.Tajin seasoning
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Notes
- If you can't find mango nectar substitute pineapple juice or orange juice.
- Turn down your freezer to speed up the freezing process. This will result in a creamier popsicle.
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