Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups soursop pulp
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Special equipment needed:
- Popsicle molds
- Popsicle sticks
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a blender, combine soursop pulp, coconut milk, sugar, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion.
3. Insert popsicle sticks into the molds and freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
4. To remove the popsicles from the molds, run them under warm water for a few seconds.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 4 hours (freezing time)
Temperature:
- Freeze at 0°F (-18°C)
Serving size:
- Makes 6-8 popsicles
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Protein: 1g
- Fiber: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Soursop pulp can be substituted with guanabana or cherimoya pulp.
- Coconut milk can be substituted with almond milk or soy milk.
- Sugar can be substituted with honey or agave syrup.
- Lime juice can be substituted with lemon juice.
Variations:
- Add chopped fruit such as strawberries or mangoes to the popsicle molds before pouring the mixture.
- Use different fruit juices such as pineapple or orange juice instead of lime juice.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a funnel to pour the mixture into the popsicle molds to avoid spills.
- To make the popsicles creamier, add more coconut milk and less soursop pulp.
- To make the popsicles sweeter, add more sugar or honey.
Storage instructions:
- Store the popsicles in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Reheating instructions:
- No reheating necessary.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the popsicles on a bed of ice or in a bucket of ice to keep them cold.
- Garnish with fresh fruit or mint leaves.
Garnishes:
- Fresh fruit such as strawberries or mangoes
- Mint leaves
Pairings:
- Serve with a tropical fruit salad or coconut rice.
Suggested side dishes:
- Tropical fruit salad
- Coconut rice
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the popsicles are difficult to remove from the molds, run them under warm water for a few seconds.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wash your hands and all equipment before preparing the popsicles.
- Use pasteurized coconut milk to avoid foodborne illness.
Food history:
- Soursop is a tropical fruit native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is also known as guanabana or graviola.
Flavor profiles:
- Soursop has a sweet and tangy flavor with hints of pineapple and strawberry. Coconut milk adds a creamy and nutty flavor.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the popsicles as a refreshing dessert on a hot summer day.
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Taste: Tart, Sweet, Tropical, Refreshing