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Refreshing Mais Con Yelo (Filipino Sweet Corn and Shaved Ice Dessert) | Easy Summer Treat Recipe

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Mais con Yelo

Cultural Context

Mais con Yelo is a popular Filipino dessert that combines sweet corn with milk and ice, often enjoyed during hot weather. This refreshing treat showcases the Philippines' love for sweet and creamy flavors, making it a beloved street food and a nostalgic favorite for many. Today, variations include adding toppings like leche flan or ube, reflecting the creativity of modern Filipino cuisine.

FilipinoPHdessert
10 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 cup whole corn kernels
1 cup ice cubes
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup soy milk

sweet corn

🥗Healthier: fresh corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Fresh corn enhances flavor while canned is more accessible.

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk + sugar

Coconut milk offers a dairy-free option.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is a lighter alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness.

1

Add ice cubes and brown sugar to the blender and pulse to roughly chop the ice.

2

Pour in the soy milk and add the corn kernels.

3

Blend everything together until reaching desired consistency, leaving some corn kernels partially blended for crunch.

4

Layer the icy mixture in a glass or bowl, topping with extra whole corn kernels, a drizzle of soy milk, and a sprinkle of brown sugar.

Cooking Techniques

mixinglayering

Equipment Needed

blenderglass or bowlspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegan

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Mais con HieloCorn with Ice

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