Paletas de Nuez

Name: Paletas de Nuez
Yield: makes 6 to 8
Ingredients: 3 cups half-and-half; 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped

December 9, 2011

I had a recipe for pecan paletas in my first cookbook, My Sweet Mexico, but I’m including a different version here because this flavor is one of my favorites. These ice pops are a bit sweeter and creamier than the ones in My Sweet Mexico because they’re made with sweetened condensed milk and half-and-half. Both versions are really delicious, and I’m still debating which I like best. It’s hard to find pecan extract here, but if you come across some, I recommend adding 1 teaspoon along with the vanilla for an even deeper nutty flavor.

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