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 mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 2
Calories 192 kcal
Difficulty Easy
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)
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
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.
- 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
Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 16gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 475mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 355IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 382mgIron: 0.3mg