Mango Chamoy Ice Lollies

History & Origin

Ice lollies (paletas) are Mexico's version of ice cream, but with their own identity: while Western ice cream was born to be creamy and sweet, the Mexican paleta celebrates acidity, fresh fruit and the chilli combination that so surprises foreigners. The first documented paleterías in Mexico appeared in Tocumbo, Michoacán, in the 1940s, and today Michoacans own the majority of ice lolly shops in the country and many in the United States. The mango paleta with chamoy is the queen of the Mexican summer: Ataulfo or Manila mango, with its floral aroma and intense sweetness, is the favourite for lollies. Chamoy — a sauce made from dried fruits, chilli and lime — adds a layer of complex flavour that transforms the simple into the extraordinary. Tajín, the chilli, lime and salt seasoning that has become an ambassador of Mexican gastronomy worldwide, completes the sensory experience. This recipe recreates that experience at home with simple ingredients and without the need for special moulds.