Mexican Frozen Treats - The Frozen Side of Mexican Desserts
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It can get very hot in Mexico. Mexicans have a variety of cool treats to enjoy. From ice cream sandwiches to popsicles, they have many to choose from that you will love. The treats consist of chocolate, cinnamon, and different fruits. Some men even sell the treats up and down the streets similar to in America where you will see ice cream trucks in the summer selling cold snacks.
Paletas - Popsicles with a Mexican Flare
Popsicles are popular in Mexico. Paletas, which mean "little shovels" in Spanish, can be found in Mexican grocery stores. They come in regular shapes, but their flavors are what differs them from American popsicles. Some paletas include milk and tropical fruits, while others are full of more ice and more flavors that are tart. Some flavors that are not very common in America are chili, and cucumber.
If you like spicy food, you would probably love the chili one. You can make paletas yourself. They are healthy and low in fat. If you prefer to buy them, you can get them from street vendors in Hispanic neighborhoods. There is a California based company called Palapa Azul, which makes paletas for everyone to enjoy. You might even come across them at Wal-Mart!
Mexican Fried Ice Cream
Mexican fried ice cream is another mouth-watering treat. It is somewhat Americanized. You can find fried ice cream at Mexican restaurants in the United States and also at festivals. The ice cream used is more frozen than majority of ice creams. The ball of ice cream is rolled with different items such as cookie crumbs and then cooked in the deep fryer at a very low temperature. This allows the ice cream not to melt. Once it is fried, toppings can be added. Cinnamon is a common topping. Fried ice cream has become so common that it is also served in Chinese and Japanese restaurants. They add different flavors to the ice cream. You might find it green tea flavored.
Mexican Ice Cream with Cajeta
If you are enjoying vanilla ice cream, cajeta makes a very good topping. Cajeta is a Mexican type of caramel syrup. It can be made from sweetened caramelized milk, which is cooked slowly until it is very thick. You can make it from other ingredients if you do not want to use sweetened milk.
Cajeta can be made with goat's milk, cow's milk, or juice. It has different names in different Mexican neighborhoods, including crema de cajeta, dulce de leche, and leche quemada. Cajeta is great served on ice cream. The Hershey Company makes its own cajeta to please the Mexican population and Mexican food aficionados. If the day is warm and you want to cool off, cajeta on vanilla ice cream is sure to do the job.
The above refreshing treats are easy to make yourself. You can find out more about the variety of flavors and have a go at making some. If you have children, they usually love to help with these sweet Mexican recipes, whether you are making Mexican fried ice cream, cajeta, or paletas. They also love to eat the final results! These cold Mexican snacks are ideal on a hot day but are great at any time of the year.
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