Pescatarian Strawberry Paletas

Total time6 hr 20 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(17)

These frozen fruit bars are the kind of summer treat that tastes like it came from a street cart, but you made them yourself with just a handful of real ingredients. Fresh strawberries blended with bright lime juice, a touch of salt, and an optional pinch of chili powder create that perfect sweet-tart-spicy balance that makes paletas so irresistible. The homemade simple syrup ties everything together without any artificial sweeteners or mystery additives — just sugar, water, and fruit doing exactly what they should. If you like a little texture, the recipe gives you the option to pulse the blender and fold in small strawberry pieces by hand, which adds a lovely rustic quality to each bite. Everything here is naturally plant-based and free from meat or seafood, so these fit beautifully into a pescatarian lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Pour the mixture into molds, freeze overnight, and you've got a vibrant, jewel-toned popsicle that looks as good as it tastes. They're the easiest way to turn peak-season strawberries into something genuinely special.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the simple syrup

½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup water

For the paletas

1 ½ lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
¼ tsp fine salt
¼ tsp chili powder (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
2
Add the strawberries, cooled simple syrup, lime juice, salt, and chili powder (if using) to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 30–45 seconds.

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