How to Make the Best Mango Shaved Snow Ice
Mango Shaved Snow Ice is made with finely shaved, light, and fluffy mango ice, topped with fresh mango, condensed milk, sweet mango sauce, and a scoop of ice cream.
This post is sponsored by MILK50.
I’ve spent many summer days in Taiwan and mango shaved ice has always been my favorite summer dessert. This iconic dish from Taiwan combines vibrant tropical flavor with melt-in-your-mouth texture, making it the ultimate way to cool down.
If you like Asian dessert, check out Taiwanese Taro and Sweet Potato Balls, Strawberry Matcha Sago, and Taro Coconut Sago.
What Is Mango Shaved Snow Ice
Taiwanese Mango Shaved Ice is a popular summer dessert made by topping finely shaved ice with juicy ripe mango chunks, mango syrup or purée, a drizzle of condensed milk, and sometimes a scoop of mango or vanilla ice cream. The ice is often so finely shaved that it has a snow-like texture, melting instantly on the tongue.
What is the Difference Between Shaved Ice (bao bing) and Snow Ice (Xue Hua Bing)
Shaved Ice or Bào Bīng is made with plain ice that’s crushed or finely shaved into a slushy or crunchy texture. It doesn’t have any inherent flavor, so the sweetness comes entirely from the toppings. Snow Ice or Xuě Huā Bīng is known for its light, feathery texture that melts instantly in your mouth. It is made typically with milk and fruit purée before being frozen and shaved into thin, ribbon-like layers. Because the ice itself is sweet and flavorful, the toppings are often simpler, such as a drizzle of condensed milk, fresh fruit, or a scoop of ice cream, to let the delicate texture and taste of the snow shine through.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Light and Refreshing: the Cool finely shaved ice with fruit toppings are perfect for hot weather and hot summer days.
- Customizable: From mango to strawberries, and red beans to boba and taro balls, you can add any toppings of your liking.
- Delicious Flavors: The combination of creamy ice, sweetened condensed milk, and juicy fruits offer an irresistible balance of textures and flavors.
- Fun and Shareable: Often served in a generous portions, shaved ice is great for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
You only need a few ingredients to make the best Mango Shaved Snow Ice:
- Milk: the secret ingredient to soft and creamy snow ice texture. I’m just MILK50 in this recipe because you can get all the creaminess with few calories, 75% less sugar than regular milk, and 9g of protein. It is also lactose free!
- Mango: use fresh ripe mangoes for the best result. If fresh mangoes are not available, you can also use frozen mangoes.
- Honey: helps sweetened the mango sauce. You can use other sweetener like agave or granulated sugar.
- Lemon Juice: helps slow down the oxidation process, which helps prevent browning in the mango sauce/puree.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make Mango Shaved Snow Ice
- Peel and dice the mangoes.
- Blend mango chunks and milk together until you get a puree.
- Pour the mango puree into ice cube trays and freeze them for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- For the mango sauce, combine mango chunks, honey, lemon juice, and water together. Blend until smooth.
Step 5: Use a shaved ice machine or blender to create finely shaved ice.
Step 6: Top with diced mango chunks and a scoop of ice cream on top.
Toppings for Taiwanese Shaved Ice
In addition to fresh mango chunks and ice cream, I also like to pour mango sauce and drizzle condensed milk over the shaved ice.
Other Topping Suggestions:
- Fruits (strawberries, banana, pineapple, kiwi, papaya)
- Tapioca pearls or Boba
- Mochi
- Grass Belly or Coconut Jelly
- Red bean or Green Bean
- Taro Balls and Sweet Potato Balls
Top Tips for Success
- Use ripe mangoes for the best flavor and sweetness
- Freeze the mango puree in the freezer overnight to ensure it is fully frozen.
- Chill your serving bowl to help keep the shaved ice from melting too fast.
- Use shaved ice machine for best result. If you don’t have shaved ice machine, you can also use a blender to pulse the ice cubes.
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How to Make the Best Mango Shaved Snow Ice
Ingredients
For Mango Ice
- 2 mangoes, diced
- 1 cup milk
For Mango Sauce
- 1 mango, diced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp water
Toppings
- 1-2 mango, diced
- ice cream, vanilla or mango flavor
- condensed milk, for drizzle
Instructions
Make Mango Shaved Ice
- Blend cubed mango and milk together until you get a puree. Pour the mango puree into ice cubes trays and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Place the frozen mango puree into a shaved ice machine or shaved ice attachment. Blend to create finely shaved ice into a chilled bowl.
Make Mango Sauce
- Blend cubed mango, honey, lemon juice, and water together until smooth. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Assemble the Dessert
- Add more diced mango chunks to the shaved ice and top with a scoop of ice cream. Pour mango sauce and drizzle condensed milk over everything. Serve immediately and enjoy!
