Bingsu (Korean Shaved Ice)
Bingsu, or Korean shaved ice, is likely one of the most popular summer desserts that's often enjoyed in the colder weathers as well. It's lightly, fluffy, lightly sweetened, and sometimes looks super extravagant, but it's actually super easy to make at home! This bingsu recipe is a base recipe for the shaved ice, and we've also provided 3 methods to make the bingsu, so that you choose your most preferred method.
Ingredients
For the shaved ice:
- 2 cups milk preferably low fat
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
Optional toppings:
- sweetened condensed milk
- Fruits chopped or sliced, like strawberries, mango, and melons
- Injeolmi Korean rice cakes
- Sweetened red bean
- Ice cream choose your favorite flavor!
- Sweetened whipped cream
- Universal grade matcha
- Nuts
Instructions
- Make the bingsu base:Mix together the milk, water, and condensed milk until well combined.
- Shaved ice machine method:Pour the bingsu base mixture into the ice puck container for your shaved ice machine and freeze until the milk mixture is frozen solid, about 4 to 6 hours. Depending on what comes with your machine, you may need to remove the frozen puck and repeat the process until all the milk mixture is frozen and ready to use.
- Once the frozen milk pucks are ready, shave the milk puck according to your machine.
- Blender method:Divide the bingsu milk mixture into ice cube trays and place it into the freezer. Allow the cubes to freeze until completely solid, about 3 to 4 hours. Remove the cubes and repeat the process if necessary.
- When ready to assemble, place the frozen cubes into a blender or food process. Pulse the cubes until they are fine flakes.
- Freezer bag method:Pour the bingsu milk mixture into a gallon size resealable freezer bag or a few smaller freezer bags. Place the freezer bags of the milk mixture and place it in the freezer. Try your best to keep the bags laying flat so that when the mixture is frozen, it'll also be flat.
- Once frozen, break up the mixture into smaller pieces by bending the bag. Then use a rolling pin to break the mixture into finer pieces by rolling and beating the bag.
- Assembly:It is very imporatnt that the toppings you wish to use are prepared and ready to use by the time you shave, blend, or break the bingsu ice mixture.
- Either transfer the shaved ice mixture to the serving bowl or shave the mixture straight into the serving bowl. Garnish and top the shaved ice with your desired toppings. If you wish, you can also add toppings in the middle of the shaved ice, add more shaved ice, then top with more toppings.
Notes
Please refer to the post above for step by step photo reference, tips, storage, and FAQs!
- The nutritional information provided is for 1 serving, not including the toppings.
- It is VERY important to have all your toppings prepared and ready to use when you start shaving/preparing your bingsu. The mixture melts quite fast.
- The toppings listed above are popular choices, but feel free to make your own combo! Also, check out post above for suggestions, tips, and notes!
Nutrition
Calories: 140.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.8g | Protein: 6.4g | Fat: 6.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 24.1mg | Sodium: 86.6mg | Potassium: 293.5mg | Sugar: 15.1g | Vitamin A: 299.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 242.7mg | Iron: 0.03mg
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