Description
Korean Shaved Ice (Bingsu) is a refreshing, fluffy dessert made from shaved milk ice and topped with sweet red beans, fruit, mochi, and condensed milk. This easy version uses frozen condensed milk cubes to achieve the classic creamy-snow texture of café-style bingsu at home. It’s light, customizable, and perfect for cooling off on a warm day.
Ingredients
For the Ice:
- 4 cups whole milk
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
For the Toppings:
- ½ cup sweetened red beans (more to taste)
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk (more to taste)
- 1 large ripe mango, cubed (more to taste)
- 3 pieces mochi (any flavor), cut into 12 pieces (or 12 gummy candies)
- ¼ cup corn flakes (more to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ice: In a large pitcher, whisk together milk and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Chill the Bowls: About an hour before serving, place two serving bowls in the freezer to keep the bingsu cold while assembling.
- Shave the Ice: Once frozen, unmold the milk cubes and shave them using an ice shaver, food processor, or blender until fluffy and snow-like.
- Assemble the Bingsu: Spread sweetened red beans at the bottom of each chilled bowl. Add the shaved ice, forming a dome shape. Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the top, then add mango cubes, mochi pieces, and corn flakes.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the bingsu right away before it melts for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For dairy-free bingsu, use coconut milk and sweeten with honey or agave instead of condensed milk.
- Mix fruit purée or matcha powder into the milk mixture for flavored ice.
- Top with ice cream, nuts, or syrups for a café-style twist.
- Bingsu is best enjoyed fresh—once melted, the texture can’t be restored.
- Prep Time: 16 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert, Cold Treat
- Method: Freezing and Shaving
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
