Long slurps are guaranteed with these Tajin mango popsicles.
This sweet and tangy fruit pops makes for the ultimate snack to cool down all summer long. If you are feeling adventurous, add about a teaspoon of chamoy and excite your taste bud.
fruit ice pops are tasteful, refreshing, and a perfect way to beat the summer heat. The flavor comes from adding Tajin to mango. It adds a kick and balances out the sweetness of the mango by adding a hint of tanginess (yes, make that a word, why don’t you) and heat.
Why should you make this recipe?
If you are wondering if you should make these mango tajin popsicles, the answer is simple. When it gets scorching hot and you need something cold to cool down from the inside out, this is your sidekick.
Moreover, this fruit popsicle recipe is super easy to make. Blend-pour-freeze!
You can enjoy the refreshing tropical fruits any time of the day. Make them in large batches and store them so you can enjoy these mango pops on the go.
If adding the seasoning mix isn’t your thing, check out these other fruit ice pops flavors.
Ingredients Breakdown
Mango: Fresh or frozen mangoes are great for this recipe. Mangos have a natural sweetness and a tropical flavor that stands out.
Pineapple: Pineapple is another tropical fruit known for its sweet and slightly sour flavor. It’s the perfect pairing for this homemade fruit popsicles combo.
Condensed milk: Condensed milk not just adds a creamy texture to these fruit popsicles but also adds sweetness.
Orange juice or coconut water: freshly squeezed orange juice to be specific. Adding freshly squeezed orange juice not only adds a citrusy flavor but also aids in blending the ingredients. If you intend to use orange juice from concentrate, reduce the amount of sweetener unless you like an overly sweet popsicle.
Tajin seasoning: Tajin seasoning might be an unusual ingredient to add to popsicles, but it adds so much flavor and pop to them. Tajin has a complex sweet, sour, and slightly spicy taste, and it marries beautifully with tropical fruits.
Lime juice. The acidity of lime juice is vital in making this popsicle recipe because it keeps the ice pops soft and free of ice crystals. It also balances out the sweetness of the condensed milk.
How to Make the Best Homemade Popsicles
Here is an easy step-by-step on how to make mango popsicles.
- First, add the mango, pineapple, condensed milk, lime juice with zest, tajin seasoning, and orange juice in a heavy-duty blender. Use coconut water or regular if you like.
- Next, blend it for a minute or so until everything is combined, and smooth.
- Sprinkle the tajin seasoning into the molds before pouring in the blended fruits. Tap the bottom to remove any trapped air.
- Cover with lid or aluminum foil. Insert the popsicle sticks. If using aluminum foil, use tape to secure the sticks so they remain standing.
- Freeze for up to 6 hours or overnight
- Sprinkle more tajin or drizzle chamoy over the mango pops and serve immediately.
Variations,
Here are some of my favorite fruit combinations you can try for homemade fruit popsicles:
- Blueberry + blackberry + greek yogurt
- Strawberry + kiwi + peach +raspberry + blueberry + juice
- Kiwi pineapple popsicle
- Fresh berries + lemon juice + honey + orange juice
- Pineapple + coconut
- Watermelon + Kiwi + yogurt
- Pineapple + orange + cherry
Substitutions
Here are some substitutions to consider if you don’t have the listed ingredients on hand.
Fruits: Although the taste won’t be the same, peach can be substituted for mango.
Sweetener: use honey, or granulated sugar instead of condensed milk.
Lime juice: lemon is a great choice. So is the zest of an orange.
Liquid: use coconut water or good ole’ water to get the fruits to process in the blender.
Yogurt: add greek yogurt if you want a creamier consistency.
Top Tips for success
- If your popsicle mold doesn’t have a lid, use aluminum foil to cover the mold, then clear tape to secure the sticks so they remain standing. Although mine held up nice because I used frozen fruits, you can equally add ice to thicken the content a bit.
- Add a pinch of salt to make the flavors pop even more.
- For a longer storage life, place the individually frozen popsicles on a baking sheet, freeze for about an hour, then wrap with plastic wrap, and store in a ziplock bag for when you need them.
- Because liquid expands when it freezes, do not fill the molds all the way up. Fill ¾ of the mold or you will end up with a messy surprise.
- To release the popsicles from the molds, leave them on the counter for 3-5 minutes or immerse the bottom over warm water until it comes off smoothly.
Where to buy Tajin seasoning
You can find Tajín Clásico Chile Lime Seasoning on amazon (here) or at most grocery stores, check the international aisle.
Equipment
To make my life easier, I like to use store-bought popsicle molds (affiliate link). I swear by the one listed above because it releases the popsicles with no hassle.
Spout: you will need a container with a spout that isn’t wide to fill the molds. I like the ones that come with the molds
Blender: a blender or food processor to puree the fruits (affiliate link).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Strawberry cheesecake ice cream is made of heavy cream, cream cheese, graham crackers, sweeteners, and strawberries.
Yes. You can use a tablespoon of cream cheese to 8. oz per cup of whipping cream or milk.
Rhubarb is a spring vegetable. So you can find fresh produce from April till late July. However, you can find its frozen version in markets as well. It is available all around the year.
Absolutely! Freezing rhubarb is easy. Simply cut them in equal sizes, place them in a single layer on a baking tray, and flash freeze them for 4 to 6 hours. Now place them in freezer-safe bags and freeze for up to 12 months.
You can use rhubarb in every possible way. Just remember to wash the stalks to get rid of dirt. Dry them and cut them into equal sizes. Roast, cook, or bake them.
Peeling rhubarb depends on the time of the produce. Early-season produce tends to be soft, so you don't need to peel it. However, mid-season produce gets fibrous and a bit tough. As a result, you might need to peel them for maximum flavor.
If you want your popsicles to be soft, add any of these ingredients to them:
• Sugar: Sugar decreases the freezing point. As a result, you can add more sugar to ensure the popsicles are soft.
• Corn starch: Adding corn starch also ensures creamy popsicles. Corn starch doesn't have a taste of its own, so you don't have to worry about it ruining the flavor of your popsicle.
• Dairy ingredients: Lastly, adding dairy and cream-based ingredients gives you soft popsicles. Adding condensed milk also gives you the same results.
•Lime juice: The acidity of lime juice keeps the ice pops soft and free of ice crystals.
If you don’t have a popsicle mold, no problem. You can still enjoy a tasteful and refreshing popsicle by fusing any of this equipment:
• Disposable cup/glass: the easiest way to make a popsicle without using a mold is by pouring the mixture into a freezer-safe glass/cup. E.g shot glasses. Cover it with aluminum foil and poke a hole with a sharp knife to insert the stick.
• Muffin tin or loaf pan: Another way to make popsicles without mold is by using a muffin tin lined with cupcake paper.
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• Ice cube tray: You can also fill different shaped ice cube trays with the popsicle mixture.
• A rectangular baking tin and aluminum foil: another east way is my pouring the mixture into the baking tray. Cover with aluminum foil, and poke popsicle sticks at intervals. Once frozen, take the dish out of the tin and cut it into slices.
How do you make popsicles not icy?
Adding a cream-based ingredient or a tablespoon of corn starch into the popsicle mixture gives you a soft popsicle that is not icy at all!
If you appreciate Mexican seasoning then you’ve got to try this addictive tajin fruit pops. IT SLAPS. No, literally, but in a good way.
So, whether you call them ice-lolly, lilly, lollipop, lollypop, paleta, frozen treat, ice gola, ice drop, ice candy, ice block, freezer pop, or yogurt popsicle, this frozen dessert is guaranteed to get the front porch chat going with adult and kids alike.
I hope you give this mango tajin popsicle recipe a try. Share a slurp with us on our social media If you make this recipe using the hashtag worldlytreat(#worldlytreat), we’d love to join the soirée. Also, don’t forget to pin it for later. Chat soon?
PEACE & LOVE
Maureen
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- HOMEMADE POPSICLE RECIPES
Tajin mango popsicles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2½ cups fresh or frozen mangoes
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapples
- Juice and zest of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons of juice)
- ¼ cup condensed milk
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice ( or coconut water)
- 3 teaspoons tajin seasoning (+ more to garnish)
- 1 teaspoon chamoy to garnish (classic) Optional
Instructions
- Combine the first 5 ingredients in a blender. Add about 1 teaspoon of tajin seasoning. Blend for about a minute or until smooth.
- Sprinkle a teaspoon of Tajin mix over the popsicle mold. Evenly distribute the puréed fruits into each well of the popsicle mold. (This recipe should yield 9-10 popsicles depending on how you fill up the molds)
- Carefully tap the molds on the countertop to remove any trapped air. Put on the lid, then insert the popsicle sticks, and freeze for at least 6 hours, overnight or until ready to serve.
- To serve, release the popsicles from the molds by immersing the bottom of the mold in warm water for 30-60 seconds or setting the mold out on the counter for 3-5 minutes for an easy release.
- sprinkle more Tajin over the popsicles, then drizzle with chamoy. ** refreeze individual popsicles for when you need it.
Notes
Top Tips for success
- If your popsicle mold doesn’t have a lid, use aluminum foil to cover the mold, then clear tape to secure the sticks so they remain standing. Although mine held up nice because I used frozen fruits, you can equally add ice to thicken the content a bit.
- Add a pinch of salt to make the flavors pop even more.
- For a longer storage life, place the individually frozen popsicles on a baking sheet, freeze for about an hour, then wrap with plastic wrap, and store in a ziplock bag for when you need them.
- Because liquid expands when it freezes, do not fill the molds all the way up. Fill ¾ of the mold or you will end up with a messy surprise.
- To release the popsicles from the molds, leave them on the counter for 3-5 minutes or immerse the bottom over warm water until it comes off smoothly.
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