Limber de horchata or limber de ajonjolí is a delicious ice pop made with milk and toasted sesame seeds. This frozen treat has a nutty flavor profile similar to peanut butter. It is very refreshing and is perfect for cooling down in the summer heat.
If you enjoy frozen treats, check out my other limber recipes like limber de parcha, limber de leche, and limber de piña colada.
In Puerto Rico, limber is traditionally made in small plastic cups. Once frozen, you flip the ice pop upside down and place it back in the cup to make it easier to eat. I like adding a popsicle stick to make them easier to hold while eating. You could also use a popsicle mold to make popsicles or paletas.
What is limber?
What is a limber, anyway? Limber got its name from pilot Charles A. Lindbergh, who landed on the island in 1928. According to locals, Lindbergh was greeted with a frozen juice that later was referred to as limbers. Limber is how many in Puerto Rico pronounce the pilot’s name.
Limber comes in many different flavors. Among the most popular are coconut, passion fruit, tamarind, cherry, and peanut. I recently made a limber de bizcocho which was a hit on social media!
Limber de horchata ingredients:
- Sesame seeds, toasted
- Condensed milk
- Evaporated milk
- Milk
- Water
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
How to make limber de horchata?
Place a pan over medium heat and add raw white sesame seeds. Stir frequently while making sure the sesame seeds remain in an even layer, so that they can toast evenly and not burn. Continue toasting the seeds until they turn golden. This should take about 5 minutes. Once toasted, remove the seeds from the pan.
To a blender, add all ingredients and mix until well combined. Blend on a high setting for about 1 minute so that all of the sesame seeds can disintegrate. This will ensure the mixture gets infused with all of the flavor from the toasted sesame seeds.
Strain the mixture to remove all of the crushed sesame seeds. Skim excess foam from the top of the limber mixture with a large spoon. Pour mixture into plastic cups and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds on top, if desired. I like using these 5 ounce cups with lids.
Place in the freezer. After about 2 hours, add popsicle sticks, if using. Continue freezing for at least 6-8 hours or overnight. Serve and enjoy. ¡Buen provecho!
Pro Tip:
Make creamy limber ice cubes and add them to your iced latte, cold brewed coffee, coquito, or horchata!
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Limber de Horchata
Equipment
- 8 plastic cups with lids 5 oz see notes for links
- popsicle sticks optional
- Popsicle tray optional
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white sesame seeds toasted
- 1 can condensed milk 14 oz
- 1 can evaporated milk 12 oz
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp sugar optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Place a pan over medium heat and add raw white sesame seeds. Stir frequently while making sure the sesame seeds remain in an even layer, so that they can toast evenly and not burn. Continue toasting the seeds until they turn golden. This should take about 5 minutes. Once toasted, remove the seeds from the pan.
- To a blender, add all ingredients and mix until well combined. Blend on a high setting for about 1 minute so that all of the sesame seeds can disintegrate. This will ensure the mixture gets infused with all of the flavor from the toasted sesame seeds.
- Strain the mixture to remove all of the crushed sesame seeds. Skim excess foam from the top of the limber mixture with a large spoon.
- Pour mixture into plastic cups and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds on top, if desired.
- Place in the freezer. After about 2 hours, add popsicle sticks, if using.
- Freeze for at least 6-8 hours or overnight. Serve and enjoy. ¡Buen provecho!
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