Mango and Lime Popsicles

Preparing mango and lime popsicles is an excellent choice for a refreshing dessert or a summer snack. Here is the basic recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 ripe mangoes
• Juice of 2 limes
• 100 ml of water
• 2-3 tablespoons of honey or agave syrup (optional, depending on the desired sweetness)

Preparation

1. Begin by washing the mangoes, peel them, and cut the flesh away from the seed.
2. Place the mango flesh in a blender along with the lime juice.
3. Add the water and honey or agave syrup to the mixture (if you are using additional sweeteners).
4. Blend everything until you get a smooth mixture.
5. Taste the mix and adjust with more sweetener or lime juice, if necessary.
6. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion upon freezing.
7. Insert popsicle sticks and transfer to the freezer.
8. Leave it to freeze for at least 4 hours, better if overnight.

Before serving, if you have difficulty removing the popsicles from the molds, you can hold the base under warm water for a few seconds to help you unmold them.

Curiosity

The mango is a fruit much loved in Italy, and its combination with lime is a classic of tropical fruit that provides a surprising freshness and a welcome acidity. These popsicles can be a sweet escape to exotic destinations right in the middle of a hot summer day. Remember that you can always further personalize the popsicles by adding bits of fruit or chopped mint leaves for an extra touch.