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Batido de mamey · creamy fruit shake

A thick, chilled shake with the mellow flavor and soft peach color of mamey sapote. Milk and a little condensed milk bring it together.

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PREP10 min

TOTAL10 min

SERVES2

A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN

Use ripe mamey sapote or packaged pulp.

Mamey sapote has soft salmon-colored flesh when ripe. Look for the fruit or frozen unsweetened pulp in a Latin American grocery. Frozen pulp is convenient and consistent; thaw it only enough to blend. This makes two generous glasses.

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Batido de mamey · creamy fruit shake

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Prepare the fruit.For fresh mamey, wash the outside, halve the fruit, and remove the large seed. Scoop out the soft flesh, discarding skin and seed. For frozen pulp, soften briefly until the blender can process it.
Load the blender.Add the measured milk, fruit, and condensed milk. Add crushed ice only when using fresh fruit; frozen pulp provides its own chill and thickness.
Blend until smooth.Blend for 45–60 seconds, stopping to scrape down if necessary. Add a small splash of extra milk if the mixture is too thick to move freely.
Taste and pour.Check the sweetness and texture. Blend briefly again if needed, then divide between glasses and serve immediately while cold.

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BEHIND THE DISH · Cuban and Cuban American cafés

Batido de mamey · creamy fruit shakeBeyond the plate.

Mamey sapote blends into a thick, softly colored drink with very little effort.

ORIGINS & EVOLUTION

Part of the batido family.

Cuban batidos are milk-based drinks made with fruit or other ingredients. Mamey sapote is a familiar choice, contributing creamy flesh and a subdued salmon color.

CULTURAL CONTEXT

Enjoyed with a meal or on its own.

Batidos can accompany a sandwich or become a sweet afternoon drink. Condensed milk is a common way to add sweetness and body without relying on ice cream.

AT THE TABLE

Fresh fruit or frozen pulp.

This version works with ripe mamey flesh or packaged unsweetened pulp. Frozen fruit already chills and thickens the drink, so the ice is omitted in that version. Blend just before pouring for the best texture.

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