Batido de Mamey (Cuban Mamey Milkshake)
Growing up in a Cuban family, enjoying a sandwich alongside a creamy milkshake was totally normal.
My favorite will always be un batido de trigo, but this batido de mamey is a close second!
Mamey sapote has a mellow, slightly sweet flavor that just tastes like childhood to me.
Some people say it reminds them of sweet potato or pumpkin… but I don’t see it! 🤷🏻♀️
Whether you sip this refreshing shake with a pan con bistec or enjoy it on its own, I have a feeling it’s going to become one of your go-to treats.
Let me show you how to make it!
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Unlike regular milkshakes made with ice cream, Cuban batidos are made with whole milk and sweetened condensed milk for that rich, creamy texture.
Similar to making my strawberry guava milkshake…you just toss the mamey into a blender with milk, condensed milk, a little sugar, and ice, then blend until smooth.
⭐️ But before you make this batido, check that your mamey is ready. A ripe mamey should give slightly when pressed and have a deep, salmon-colored flesh that scoops out easily (like a ripe avocado). If it feels firm to the touch, give it a few more days to ripen on the counter.
That’s all, mi gente!
Your creamy, dreamy Cuban batido de mamey is ready in just 10 minutes (just like my batido de mango).
Bonus points if you’re enjoying this creamy shake with a Cuban sandwich like a true Cuban.
Batido de Mamey (Cuban Mamey Shake)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup mamey*
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar, to taste
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
Instructions
- Cut the mamey in half lengthwise, just like you’d slice an avocado, and remove the seed.
- Using a spoon, scoop out the mamey flesh and try not to eat all of it. That's the hard part! If it’s ripe, it should come out easily and feel soft, like a perfectly ripe avocado.
- Add the mamey, milk, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and ice to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 1–2 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as desired. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can blend with a bit more milk (or water).
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Enjoy on its own or with your favorite Cuban sandwich. Buen provecho!
Thank you for this trip down memory lane. Mamey was my favorite fruit growing up in Cuba. I planted a seed in my abuela’s back yard and dug it up before leaving. It had sprouted, so I covered it back up and hope it grew to be a beautiful fruit bearing tree. Living in the southwest, we don’t have Mamey available, but its bright red fruit and onyx black seed is still a wonderful memory. Thank you again for sharing!
So happy to hear, Margarita! Thank you for your comment!