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Spiced Rum Horchata Popsicles

Cool down on a hot day with Spiced Rum Horchata Popsicles! Dairy free and refined sugar free, these vegan popsicles are creamy, flavorful and simple to make. A twist on a paleta (a Mexican popsicle), this Horchata Popsicle recipe is the perfect summertime treat for adults.

Prep Time
30 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 14 popsicles
Calories: 116 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cashews raw and unsalted
  • 1/3 cup white rice uncooked
  • 2 ¼ cups warm water
  • 1 cinnamon stick about 5" long
  • 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1/3 cup spiced rum

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, measure out the cashews, white rice and warm water. Add the cinnamon stick on top. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
  2. In the morning, pour the soaked ingredients and soaking liquid into the base of a blender. Remove the cinnamon stick.
  3. Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract and additional water to the mix.
  4. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Using a cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer, strain the popsicle base. (Doing this more than once will ensure your popsicles aren't gritty. I strained mine twice, and mine turned out pretty smooth.)
  6. Once the popsicle base is strained, add the rum, stirring until well incorporated.
  7. Pour the popsicle mix into a popsicle mold. Transfer to the freezer, and freeze for one hour before adding the popsicle sticks.
  8. Freeze for an additional 6 hours, or until the popsicles are solid.
  9. Enjoy cold!

Notes

  • Inspired by Averie Cooks and Feast+West's horchata recipes.
  • If you do not want to spike the popsicles, replace the rum with the same amount of water. Consider adding an extra cinnamon stick for the soak so that there's more flavor in the popsicle base, too.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1popsicle Calories 116kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 67mg (3%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14popsicles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 116

% Daily Value*

Serving 1popsicle
Calories 116kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Sodium 67mg 3%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.