Mango Bingsu (Korean Shaved Ice)

mango binsu or korean shaved ice in glass bowl with wooden spoon on the side

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A beloved Korean shaved ice dessert: Mango Bingsu! Fluffy shaved ice and juicy ripe mangoes combine to form the most delicious and refreshing treat. With a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk plus chewy mochi bits -- it's the perfect summer dessert. No need to buy a fancy ice shaver. Instead, replicate that light, fluffy, snow-like texture at home with a food processor. So easy and so good!

Prep Time20

Cook Time0

Freezing Time6

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: Bingsu, Korean Shaved Ice, Mango

Servings:

Calories: 222kcal

Author: Lis Lam

Equipment

Ice Cube Trays
Food Processor with grater attachment
Hand Immersion Blender

Ingredients

Milk Ice Cubes:

2 cups milk *whole milk preferred (2% or 1% can also work)

Mango Puree:

2 Ataulfo mangoes or any other sweet, ripe mango
2 Tbsp sugar

Mango Chunks:

2 Ataulfo mangoes or any other sweet, ripe mango variety

To assemble:

1-2 Tbsp mochi bits or dduk per serving
1-2 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk per serving

Instructions

Freeze milk. Pour milk into ice cube trays. Transfer to the freezer, until completely frozen. About 6 hours or preferably overnight.
Make mango puree. Peel and roughly chop two mangoes. Add sugar directly on top. Use a hand immersion blender to puree everything until smooth. Cover and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Chop mango chunks. Peel and carefully dice 2 mangoes into 1-inch chunks. Cover and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Grate ice cubes. Set up a food processor with a grater attachment. Add ice cubes through the feed tube until the frozen ice is grated to a light and fluffy texture.
Assemble bowls. In chilled bowls, add shaved ice. Drizzle sweetened condensed milk on top. Add mango chunks and mango puree. Top with mochi bits. Serve and enjoy immediately!

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Notes

Tips:

Keep everything cold. Chill the food processor and the grater attachment in the fridge until cold to the touch. Chill serving bowls in the fridge or freezer (if they are freezer safe) as well. Simple steps that will prevent the snow from melting too quickly.

Handle as little as possible. Handle the snow gently and lightly. The shaved ice is so light and delicate, it will begin to melt almost immediately. Do not mix, scoop, or shake the shaved ice more than necessary. Any additional movement can make it clump into hardened lumps, like a packed snowball.

Variations:

- Add ice cream. A scoop of ice cream makes it extra special! Vanilla, coconut, or mango-flavored ice cream all make lovely additions.

- Add whipped cream. Add a little bit of indulgence with a dollop of store-bought or homemade whipped cream.

- Add additional toppings. For more flavor or contrast of textures, add more toppings. For example, crunchy granola bits, nuts, crushed graham crackers, or crispy thin ginger cookies.

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