Can there be an easier way to enjoy Habichuelas con dulce better, suited for the hot summer days? Yes!. Cool off and enjoy one of our favorite desserts in the form of a creamy, lovely Paleta or Helado de habichuelas con dulce. It is sure to please kids and grown-ups alike.
By - Reviewed: . Original: Aug 22, 2021
Why we ❤️ it
Our official national Lent dish is something of an acquired taste. We Dominicans, however, love it with passion and would have it any time if the opportunity presented itself.
It is also a dish with many ingredients and requires some time in the kitchen. It typically not a summer dessert. Until now.
Helado de habichuelas con dulce?
You know I am always the first to give credit where it's due: I did not come up with this idea first. Anyone living in the Dominican Republic knows that one formerly Dominican-owned ice cream brand has helado de habichuelas con dulce available every Lenten season.
The result is a paleta that is very creamy, tastes like a milder version of habichuelas con dulce, and can also be made into frozen jars (helados de potecitos).
Habichuelas con dulce popsicles.
Other versions
You can make this just like these paletas, or freeze them into small jars or mugs (like helado de potecitos), or - if you have an ice cream maker - make the mixture into real ice cream.
Top tips
- Raisins or sultanas: I used sultanas (blonde raisins) because black raisins looked a bit funny in the paletas. You can use raisins if you prefer.
- Salt: I did not need to add salt because I used canned beans and they were salty enough. If you use home-boiled beans, add a pinch of salt.
- Softening the sultanas: The reason why I heated the mix was to rehydrate the sultanas for a better texture. It isn't strictly necessary, but I found that softened sultanas were better in these paletas.
- Vegan version: For a vegan dessert, substitute extra coconut milk in the same required amount of evaporated milk. And don't add cookies, they're not vegan. Be mindful that the texture and flavor will not be the same as traditional Habichuelas con dulce, but certainly tasty.
About this recipe
This recipe was inspired by Helados Bon's classic Semana Santa Helado de habichuelas con dulce ice cream.
My contribution is a homemade version, made into paletas (because ice cream is not so easy to make), requiring very little time in the kitchen, no special equipment, and almost no cooking.
Summer just got better!
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Recipe
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Helado de Habichuelas con Dulce [Video+Recipe] Sweet Beans Paletas
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup boiled red kidney beans, (or pinto, or cranberry beans), may be from a can, drained of liquid
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon powder
- ¼ cup sultanas, (or raisins)
- ½ cup sugar (white, granulated), (or more, to taste)
- 12 milk cookies, (or animal crackers)
Instructions
1. Blend
In the blender vase, combine beans, coconut milk, evaporated milk, and cinnamon powder.Blend until the beans are dissolved into the liquid. Strain it and discard solids.
2. Heat
- Pour into a medium saucepan and add the raisins. Heat over low heat until it just starts to break the boil. Remove from the heat.Place on the counter and cover with a clean tea towel and cool to room temperature.Add sugar and stir. Taste and more sugar to taste if you find it necessary.
3. Freeze
- Pour the liquid and raisins equally into the popsicle molds (how many will depend on the size of the molds). Divide the cookies equally into the molds.Cover and place the stick. Freeze until they harden (3-4 hours)
4. Serve
Remove from the freezer and the molds, and serve right away.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.
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