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BINGSU (KOREAN SHAVED ICE DESSERT) Recipe

Bingsu is a popular Korean dessert that offers a refreshing escape during hot weather. Its base is made from ice or frozen milk, shaved so finely that it feels almost like fresh snow. Traditionally, it was served as Patbingsu with sweetened red bean paste, but modern versions include endless creative toppings—fresh fruits, syrups, ice cream, mochi, cookies, or even cheesecake pieces. The magic of Bingsu is in the combination of textures: soft, snowy ice that melts instantly, sweet and creamy toppings, and crunchy garnishes.

Preparation Time

20 minutes (plus optional freezing time if making milk ice)

Serving Size

Serves 2–3

Ingredients

Ice Base

  • 2 cups milk (or water for a lighter version)

  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, to sweeten the ice)

Classic Patbingsu Toppings

  • ½ cup sweetened red bean paste (pat)

  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk

  • ½ cup fresh fruit (strawberries, kiwi, mango, or banana), diced

  • ½ cup mochi pieces or rice cakes, cut into small cubes

  • ¼ cup roasted almond slices or crushed peanuts

  • Ice cream scoop (vanilla, green tea, or flavor of choice – optional)

Detailed Recipe

  1. Prepare the Ice Base – Pour milk (or water) into ice cube trays. If you want a richer flavor, dissolve the sugar in the milk before freezing. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until solid.

  2. Shave the Ice – Use a bingsu machine or blender to shave the frozen milk cubes into fine, snow-like flakes. If using a blender, pulse in short bursts to avoid melting the ice.

  3. Assemble the Bingsu – Place the shaved ice into a wide, shallow serving bowl, gently shaping it into a mound.

  4. Add Toppings – Spoon the sweetened red bean paste over one side. Arrange the fresh fruit neatly on the other side. Sprinkle mochi pieces and almond slices over the top.

  5. Finish with Condensed Milk – Drizzle sweetened condensed milk generously over the entire mound for extra creaminess. Add a scoop of ice cream on top if you like.

  6. Serve Immediately – Bingsu melts quickly, so it’s best enjoyed as soon as it’s made. Hand out spoons and share straight from the bowl.

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