Refreshing Mango Bingsu: The Ultimate Mango Shaved Ice Dessert

INTRODUCTION

Mango Bingsu is one of the most delicious ways to cool down this summer. This delightful Korean dessert is a coarsely ground ice dessert with sweet mango and creamy toppings, the ultimate dessert when high temperatures are the order of the day. It will leave the most lasting impression on your loved ones and friends due to its bright vibrant hues and effervescent flavor of the tropics. For this article, we will guide you on how to make your own delicious dessert, which you can also make at home.

What is Mango Bingsu?

One of Korea’s favorite desserts is “mango bingsu,” which is also pronounced as “mango bingsu.” It’s a fruit version of the classic Korean dessert “patbingsu, as it is a finely chopped ice mixed with mango.

It is usually served in a deep bowl, into which a heavy layer of ice is first placed on top of which juicy and ripe mango pieces are laid. Next, it is served with a number of additional toppings, such as vanilla ice cream, cobbler, and pieces of cheesecake, which further enhance its already great taste. This is done to add different flavors and textures, making this dessert even more interesting.

Why You’ll Love Mango Bingsu

Mango Bingsu Cake is a dessert to look at and to taste. The richness of flavors coupled with radiant colors give the cake an epitome as an ending point for summer parties or even a cozy night indoors in the family. Its light texture and fruit toppings will keep you satisfied, without making you feel heavy. This is a pleasure that you can enjoy without any regrets.

Tips for Perfect Mango Bingsu

• Choose Ripe Mangoes: If you want the best taste, choose ripe and sweet mangoes. There should be some softness in the mango when pressed, but it should not be too soft.
• Adjust Sweetness: As per your personal sweetness preferences, you can vary the amount of sweetened condensed milk and mango puree.
• Experiment with Toppings: To make Mango Bingsu even more delicious, you can add other fruits like strawberries, kiwi, or banana as well as toppings like red bean paste, cereal, or even ice cream.
• Storage: If you have leftover shaved ice, you can keep them in the freezer for a while, but it’s best to serve them fresh.

Variations

• Mango Coconut Bingsu: To experience the tropical taste, you can add some coconut milk or coconut flakes to it.
• Chocolate Mango Bingsu: If you want to take it further and make it even tastier, put a little chocolate sauce on top.
• Mango Cheesecake Bingsu: Add some cheesecake pieces and a little drizzle of cream cheese and voilà, and you will have an incredible dessert encounter. Not only does it look beautiful but it is sure to taste incredibly delicious, making it the best dessert for any special occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 3 mangoes (1.3kg / 2.9 pounds), chilled
• 2 Tbsp raw sugar
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice

TOPPING

• sweetened condensed milk, to taste
• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
• Mini mochi (sweet rice cakes), (optional)
• Philadelphia cheesecake cubes (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare a big jug. Mix milk, water, and sweetened condensed milk in the jug. Make sure the condensed milk gets completely mixed into the mixture and spread evenly.
2. Now take a tray of ice cubes or a large zip-lock plastic bag. (If you’re freezing the ingredients in ice cube trays, make sure you have a food processor, sturdy blender, or shaved ice maker.) Carefully pour the milk mixture into either the ice cube trays or put in a zip-lock bag.
3. For best-freezing results, place the mixture in the freezer for at least six hours. Don’t forget to freeze the zip-lock bags flat, this will make breaking the ice easier later.
4. Carefully cut the mangoes into small pieces of equal size. Add the chopped exotic mangoes to a medium-sized bowl. These will later serve as delicious toppings for your bingsu. Cover the bowl and keep it in the refrigerator so that the mangoes remain fresh.
5. Gather the remaining mangoes (about 300 grams or 10.5 ounces) and put them in a blender. Grind it until smooth and puree-like; Use this puree as a glaze for your bingsu at the end.
6. Add mango puree, raw sugar, and lemon juice to a prepared pan. Occasionally stir the mixture and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Keep it simmering for another one to two minutes or until the sugar is dissolved. When ready, transfer the syrup to the refrigerator to cool, so that the flavors settle.
7. To make the crushed or shaved ice, remove the plastic zip-top bag from the freezer and use a rolling pin, pestle, or hand to break the ice into crumbs This will help with the shaved ice influence added to the bingsu.
8. Alternatively, if you froze the ice mixer pieces in Step 2, remove them from the freezer and put them in a food processor or shaved ice maker. Then, pulse the ice in a processor or shaved ice maker for a few seconds, or until desired thickness is achieved. No matter whether you want the ice thick or fine—pulsing in short spurts will help keep it from melting or clumping.
9. Gather all the materials and keep them with you. Then, arrange the ingredients in a serving bowl in this order: Fill the first bowl halfway with the milk-shaved ice you made in Step 5.
10. Sprinkle some small mochi over the ice, if desired, then add the mango syrup and sweetened condensed milk prepared in step 4. Continue layering the remaining ingredients in this manner until you reach the top of the bowl.
11. Finally, top with as much chopped fresh mango as you want (that you made in Step 3) and add any additional toppings like cheesecake pieces or ice cream. Then, add extra sweetness and creaminess by glazing with sweetened condensed milk and mango syrup. Enjoy and serve immediately!

CONCLUSION

Mangos Bingsu is one final summer dessert with such beauty in wonder as fresh and juicy mangoes accompanied by fluffy snow. It is quite an easy dessert to make with so many options available so that you can do it your way. Once you put it all together, you simply get impressed to get this delectable Mango Bingsu as you host a summer party or just for yourself. So, here comes the enjoyment of choosing fresh mangoes, shredding ice, and then having this gorgeous dessert full of taste and cooling!!!

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