Creamy Mango Ice Candy Recipe: The Viral Summer Treat Everyone Is Making!
The Ultimate Creamy Mango Ice Candy Treat
When the summer heat kicks in, nothing beats a refreshing, frozen treat to cool you down. If you have seen the viral collage image_2321ff.jpg blowing up your social media feed, you know exactly how delicious and fun these homemade treats look.
Popularly known as “Ice Candy,” this Filipino-style frozen dessert combines a ultra-creamy milk base with real, shredded mango strings. It is sweet, refreshing, and incredibly fun to make with the family. Here is the complete step-by-step recipe to recreate this viral hit at home!
🛒 Ingredients
To get that exact textured look and rich flavor shown in image_2321ff.jpg, you will need:
- 3 to 4 Large Ripe Mangoes (Sweet and juicy)
- 1 can (14 oz) of Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 can (12 oz) of Evaporated Milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- 4 cups of Whole Milk or Water
- 1/2 cup of White Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons of Cornstarch (dissolved in 1/2 cup of water—this keeps the ice candy soft and smooth rather than rock-hard)
- Ice candy plastic bags and a small funnel
📋 Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these simple steps to prepare the perfect batch:
- Shred the Mangoes: Wash and peel the ripe mangoes. To get the gorgeous strands seen in image_2321ff.jpg, use a shredder tool or a fork to scrape the mango flesh into long, thin noodle-like strings. Set them aside in a bowl.
- Cook the Base: In a large pot, combine the whole milk, evaporated milk, and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Pour in the dissolved cornstarch mixture and stir constantly for 3 to 5 minutes until the liquid thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- Combine the Mix: Once the milk base is cool, stir in the sweetened condensed milk and fold in those beautiful shredded mango strings from image_2321ff.jpg. Mix gently so the strands remain intact.
- Bag It Up: Place a small funnel into the opening of an ice candy plastic bag. Ladle the creamy mango mixture into the bag, ensuring each one gets a generous amount of mango strands. Leave about 2 inches of space at the top.
- Tie and Freeze: Twist the top of the bag tightly and tie a secure knot. Repeat until all the mixture is used. Place the bags flat in the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight until completely frozen.
