Paletas are traditional Mexican fresh-fruit ices with a water or milk base. These beautiful Strawberry Paletas, created by Vianney Rodriguez at Sweet Life, are a refreshing treat for a hot summer day!
Berry Paletas
Yield: 6paletas
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Vianney Rodriguez, @sweetlifebake
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4cupsof fresh strawberrieswashed, stems removed and sliced
1tspvanilla extract
3cupsnon-fat vanilla yogurt
Instructions
To a large bowl, add fresh strawberries and vanilla extract. Slightly mash berries to extract some juice, but still maintain a thick consistency.
Spoon mashed berries into paleta mold; place in freezer to firm for about an hour.
Once the berries have firmed, spoon vanilla yogurt over berries and return to freezer for an additional hour to firm.
Once yogurt layer is firm finish off paletas with another layer of mashed berries and return to freezer for another hour or overnight, until ready to serve.
When ready to serve, run paleta mold under warm water to help loosen the paletas. Serve immediately or place on platter with ice to keep chilled.