Batida de zapote is one of our favorites, and nothing cools Dominicans in the summer like this wonderful mamey shake. Try the rich creaminess of this wonderful zapote milkshake perfect for a pleasant afternoon snack, and you'll want to have it every day.
Why we ❤️ it
A heatwave is hitting us hard in our little Caribbean corner, just like it does this time of the year in the Dominican Republic. So let me share with you this batida de zapote recipe, one of our preferred weapons against the summer heat.
We love our zapote milkshake (known elsewhere as batido de zapote or batido de mamey), made with a lovely, flavorful Dominican fruit and one of our favorite Dominican drinks. It has the creamy taste of vanilla ice cream.
Zapote or mamey fruit
Zapote (scientific name Pouteria sapota) is a tree native to Central America that has spread to other tropical regions of the world. It is known as mamey, mamey zapote, mamey colorado, zapote colorado, níspero, and zapote rojo. It's a popular fruit in our country, as well as Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico, and other parts of Latin America.
Benefits
Zapote, like many tropical fruits, has many health benefits. Zapote or mamey is a good source of potassium, an excellent source of vitamin C, and a good source of vitamins B6, and E. It is a good source of riboflavin, niacin, vitamin E, manganese, potassium, and dietary fiber. [Source]
Zapote fruit and batida de zapote (mamey shake)
Serving suggestions
We love this batida with a sandwich for lunch or dinner, but we can also serve it alone as an afternoon snack. It goes wonderfully with Yaniqueque or Pastelito.
Top tip
Use almond milk (or your preferred substitute). I hear from our readers (I haven't tried it) that coconut milk is excellent for this purpose.
If you have more zapote than you need for your batida, peel, chop, and freeze it for later use.
About this recipe
Our recipe is not much different than any other you may find in the country, aside from maybe adding more or less sugar. Check our other batida recipes for more tropical goodness.
Recipe
Batida de Zapote Recipe (Mamey Shake)
Ingredients
- 2 zapotes
- ¾ cup sugar (white, granulated)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 quarts evaporated milk, [2 lt] (see notes)
- 6 cup of ice
Instructions
- Peel and chop the zapotes (mamey). Combine with the remaining ingredients (sugar, vanilla, milk, and ice) and blend in a heavy-duty blender until it is creamy and smooth.
- Serve immediately.
Tips and Notes
Lactose-free, vegan milkshakes
Use almond milk (or your preferred substitute). I hear from our readers (I haven't tried it) that coconut milk is great for this purpose.Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutritional information.
FAQs
Zapote or mamey has a gently sweet, bright orange flesh, pudding-like texture, and a subtle hint of nutty flavor.
You can find mamey at Latino markets and tropical fruit vendors. It grows in Southern Florida, where it is readily available
Mamey sapote fruit is what Pouteria sapota or zapote is known as in Puerto Rico. It is a tropical fruit with the shape of a sweet potato, bright orange flesh, and the texture of pumpkin puree.
Mamey is a lovely fruit with many uses. The fresh fruit it's nature's dessert, and can be eaten on its own as a healthy snack or made into batidos. In parts of the West Indies and South America, it can also be enjoyed in a jam or ice cream.
The thick brown skin of the ripe mamey has a uniform color without blemishes, and the red mamey flesh has the consistency of a ripe banana.
Published Jun 22, 2014, and last revised
