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Mais Con Yelo (Filipino Sweet Corn with Shaved Ice)

Mais Con Yelo (Filipino Sweet Corn with Shaved Ice)

Mais Con Yelo is a Filipino shaved ice dessert that layers sweet corn kernels, milk, and crushed ice, creating a uniquely textured treat that elevates humble corn into an iconic summer refreshment.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 2
Calories 192 kcal
Difficulty Easy

Equipment

  • Shaved ice machine or blender (pandurog ng yelo)
  • Tall serving glasses (mataas na baso)
  • Measuring cups (pansukat)
  • Large pot (for cooking fresh corn)
  • Corn kernel stripper (if using fresh corn)

Ingredients
 

Main Components:

  • 2 cups sweet yellow corn kernels mais na matamis
  • 4 cups shaved ice yelong dinurog
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk kondensadang gatas
  • ½ cup evaporated milk ebaporadang gatas
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar asukal

Optional Toppings:

  • Grated cheese kinatang keso
  • Saging na saba cooking banana, sliced
  • Corn flakes
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Leche flan pieces

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the corn first. For fresh corn, carefully cut the kernels off the cob and boil them in water for 5 minutes until tender. If using canned or frozen corn, simply warm it slightly and drain. Let the corn cool while you prepare other ingredients.
  • Make your shaved ice using a shaving machine or blender. You want the ice to be very fine and snow-like for the best texture. Set this aside but work quickly so it doesn't melt.
  • Get a tall glass ready. Put 1 cup of the prepared corn kernels at the bottom of your glass. This creates the sweet foundation of your dessert. Now add 2 cups of your shaved ice on top of the corn, packing it gently.
  • Pour your milk mixture next. Add ¼ cup each of condensed milk and evaporated milk over the ice. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar on top. The milk will naturally start drizzling down through the ice to create lovely layers.
  • Now for the fun part - toppings. Add any combination of grated cheese, sliced saging na saba, or cornflakes that you like. If you're feeling fancy, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
  • Serve your Mais Con Yelo right away while the ice is still frozen. Give everything a gentle stir with your spoon before eating to mix all the flavors together. Each spoonful should have a perfect mix of sweet corn, creamy milk, and refreshing ice.

Tips from Lola's Kitchen

  • Use fresh sweet corn during peak season (May-August)
  • Chill glasses before serving
  • Pour milk gradually for even distribution
  • Save corn water for making corn tea
 

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 16gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 475mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 355IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 382mgIron: 0.3mg
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