Cuban Papaya Milkshake (Batido de Fruta Bomba)
Let's turn Mami's favorite fruit, fruta bomba, into a creamy, nostalgic milkshake. This classic Cuban papaya milkshake comes together with just 5 ingredients: ripe papaya, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and ice. It’s sweet, refreshing, and blends up in under 10 minutes. Bonus: it pairs perfectly with a salty Cuban sandwich.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe papaya
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar, to taste
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
Instructions
- With a sharp knife, cut the papaya in half lengthwise. Scrape out the black seeds from the center of both halves using a spoon.
- Slice and cut the papaya into cubes, then peel the skin off from the cubes with a knife. If you prefer to peel the skin off before cutting into cubes, you do you!
- Add the cubed papaya, milk, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, salt, and ice to a high-speed blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- 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 a Cuban sandwich. Enjoy!
Notes
* You can use 1 cup of frozen fruta bomb (papaya) pulp, if that’s what you can find. Just allow the pulp to thaw slightly before adding it to the blender. Skip the ice.
Serving: 1milkshake (16 oz), Calories: 478kcal, Carbohydrates: 80g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 50mg, Sodium: 175mg, Potassium: 589mg, Sugar: 80g, Vitamin A: 555IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 474mg, Iron: 0.1mg
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