Refreshing Mais Con Yelo Recipe (Filipino Corn with Ice)

An icy dessert to satisfy any sweet tooth, Mais Con Yelo is a unique Filipino dish. It is easy to make, and requires just a few simple ingredients.

Mais Con Yelo is a shaved ice dessert made with corn, ice, corn flakes, and condensed milk. The ice is shaved into small pieces and layered with other ingredients before being served cold and topped with a scoop of ice cream.

Now that summer has arrived, this is the perfect time to try your hand at making Mais Con Yelo!

Read on for the recipe, and be sure to let us know how it turns out!

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What is Mais Con Yelo?

Mais Con Yelo is a Filipino dessert made from sweet corn and either evaporated milk or sweetened condensed milk.

It is a shaved ice dessert that is popular in the Philippines and abroad. If you are familiar with halo-halo, Mais Con Yelo is considered a variation made mostly with corn and corn flakes.

Where is Mais Con Yelo from?

Mais Con Yelo (mais con hielo in Spanish) originates from the Philippines and means “corn with ice.”

It is a popular street food that can be found in any Filipino town or city. It is also commonly served at Filipino restaurants.

How to eat Mais Con Yelo

To eat Mais Con Yelo, first pour evaporated milk on top. You can either mix it all up or eat it as is. Use a spoon to scoop up everything, and take a sip to enjoy the melted ice. It is best to enjoy it fresh and cold.

Ingredients

• crushed ice
• corn flakes
• sweetened condensed milk
• evaporated milk
• sweet corn
• ice cream vanilla, keso, or mais keso
• shredded cheddar cheese optional
• beans optional

For our dessert, we used fat-free condensed milk (we’re on a diet right now and getting our fitness ready to hike some national parks!)

And since I’m lactose intolerant, I used my soy vanilla ice cream from Trader Joe’s.

You can find keso (cheese) or mais keso (corn cheese) ice cream at Filipino markets or large Asian grocery chains. They taste amazing and are the perfect addition to Mais Con Yelo!

Recipe

1. Drizzle the sides of your dessert cup with condensed milk.
2. Add layers of corn, ice, corn flakes, and optional ingredients.

3. Once the cup is filled, add a scoop of ice cream.
4. Serve with evaporated milk.

Tips on Making Mais Con Yelo

• To avoid premature melting, crush or shave the ice once you have all your other ingredients ready. We used our Ninja Blender for finely crushed ice, but if you have an ice shaver you can use that. You could also use a regular blender, but it might not get the ice as fine.

• To make a lower-calorie version, you can replace sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk with their low-fat or low-sugar alternatives. If you use these alternatives still want it just a little sweet, you can also choose to use frosted flakes to make up for the sweetness.
• For a creamier experience, add in some creamed corn.

Final Thoughts

Mais Con Yelo is a delicious and healthy dessert that can be enjoyed by everyone. Cool down on a hot day with this refreshing treat!

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References & Further Reading

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma%C3%ADz_con_hielo

https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/4563117