How to Use Mexican Candy in Recipes

Turn your favorite Mexican candies into delicious desserts and drinks! Learn how to make chamoy rim paste, mazapan milkshakes, tamarind margaritas, and more!

By Sabores De Mexico
2 min read
Pelon Pelo Rico tamarind candy used in Mexican candy recipes

Mexican candy isn’t just for snacking, it can be used in fun and creative recipes! Try these delicious and unique ways to enjoy your favorite treats.

1. Chamoy Rim Paste for Drinks & Snacks 🍹🌶️

A chamoy rim paste adds a sweet, tangy, and spicy kick to drinks and snacks.

✔ Ingredients:

✔ Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.

  2. Dip the rim of your glass into the paste, then coat with extra Tajín.

  3. Use for margaritas, micheladas, aguas frescas, or even fresh fruit!

Pelon Pelo Rico tamarind candy for chamoy rim paste

2. Pulparindo Popsicles 🍭❄️

A refreshing summer treat with a tangy tamarind kick!

✔ Ingredients:

  • 2 Pulparindo bars (any flavor)

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

✔ Instructions:

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

  2. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 4 hours.

  3. Enjoy a refreshing, tangy-spicy popsicle!

De La Rosa Pulparindo tamarind candy bars for popsicles

3. Mazapan Milkshake 🥤🥜

A creamy, nutty milkshake using the famous De La Rosa Mazapan.

✔ Ingredients:

  • 2 Mazapan candies

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • Whipped cream (optional)

✔ Instructions:

  1. Blend Mazapan, milk, ice cream, and honey until smooth.

  2. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream.

  3. Garnish with crushed Mazapan for extra flavor!

De La Rosa Mazapan peanut candy for a milkshake

4. Tamarind Margaritas 🍹🔥

Take your margaritas to the next level with tamarind-flavored Mexican candy!

✔ Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Lucas Gusano Tamarindo syrup

  • 2 oz tequila

  • 1 oz lime juice

  • 1 oz orange liqueur

  • Tajín & Chamoy for rim

✔ Instructions:

  1. Rim the glass with chamoy and Tajín.

  2. Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a glass.

  3. Garnish with a tamarind candy straw!

Try It Yourself! 🎉

Mexican candy isn’t just for eating, it can be used in delicious drinks, desserts, and snacks! Try these recipes and discover a whole new way to enjoy your favorite treats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you cook with Mexican candy?

Yes. Tamarind candies, chamoy candies, and Mazapan all work well in drinks, frozen treats, and desserts, as in the chamoy rim paste, Pulparindo popsicles, and Mazapan milkshake above.

How do you make a chamoy rim for drinks?

Mix Pelon Pelo Rico or Lucas Gusano chamoy with Tajín, a little sugar, and lime juice until smooth, then dip the rim of your glass and coat it with extra Tajín.

How do you make Pulparindo popsicles?

Blend two Pulparindo bars with a cup of water, a tablespoon of sugar, and a tablespoon of lime juice, then pour into molds and freeze for at least four hours.

What can I make with Mazapan?

Blend Mazapan with milk, vanilla ice cream, and honey for a milkshake, or crumble it over ice cream and desserts.