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Flavor Splash: Strawberry Bingsu

Jul 30, 2023

Ingredients Needed

Creating your own homemade Strawberry Bingsu is a delightful experience. This Korean dessert is a refreshing treat, perfect for a hot summer day. Before we get started, let's gather all the necessary ingredients:

  • 1 cup of fresh strawberries
  • 2 cups of shaved ice
  • 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup of strawberry flavored ice cream
  • 1/2 cup of sweet red beans (optional)

strawberry bingsu ingredients

Preparing The Strawberries

First, rinse the fresh strawberries under cold water. After that, remove the stems and cut them into thin slices. You can also dice a few for a varied texture. Set aside some slices for garnishing later.

Making The Sweetened Condensed Milk

Next, it's time to prepare the sweetened condensed milk. This will be used as a topping to add a sweet, creamy flavor to the bingsu. Simply pour the condensed milk into a saucepan and heat it over low heat until it becomes slightly thick. Be careful not to overheat it as it can easily burn.

condensed milk preparation

Shaving The Ice

While the condensed milk is cooling down, let's move on to the ice. The key to a good bingsu is finely shaved ice, not crushed. If you have an ice shaver, that's perfect. If not, you can use a blender to shave the ice. Just make sure to shave it in small batches to avoid melting.

Assembling The Bingsu

Now comes the fun part - assembling the bingsu. Start by placing a scoop of strawberry ice cream at the bottom of a serving bowl. This will be a pleasant surprise as you dig in. Then, layer the shaved ice on top of the ice cream. Make sure to mound the ice to create a dome shape.

Adding The Toppings

After that, arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the shaved ice. If you opted for sweet red beans, scatter them around the strawberries. Then, drizzle the cooled condensed milk over the top. This will trickle down, coating the ice and strawberries with a sweet, milky flavor.

Garnishing And Serving

Finally, garnish the bingsu with the remaining strawberry slices and add a scoop of strawberry ice cream on top. Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy this refreshing, sweet, and creamy dessert. Making Strawberry Bingsu at home is not only easy but also fun. Enjoy the process and the delicious result!

strawberry bingsu dessert