[Filipino Recipes] Ice Candy Summer Treat

I was online chatting with my cousin Ingrid who asked me what I want from the Philippines that she could send to me thru my other cousin Celia when she heads back to San Diego.

"Ice candy bags" was my reply. I felt her eyebrows raised while I typed those words. But surely she sent me some when Celia got back here. (thanks ladies!)

With the current heat wave engulfing the United States, I thought that the ice candy bags will be put to good use.


Ice candy is a frozen homemade popsicle. It's usually mixed with fresh fruits and milk. You could actually concoct your own flavors with whatever fruits you have at home.

You pour it in a narrow plastic bag using a funnel or a tea pot. The narrow spout of a teapot is best. Then freeze it.

I remember growing up making them but guess what, among the 6 siblings that I have the ice candy never saw itself frozen the way it should be. We can't wait for 24 hours for it to harden. I was reminded today as my daughter declared that the ice candy that I made is all gone.

The ingredients are simple. As I said you could have different flavors. I used mango, corn and pineapple. 

 
Then I mixed it with a milk mixture consist of condensed milk, water to dilute the condensed milk and french vanilla coffee mate. 

Carefully tie a knot to secure the bag. Freeze until it hardens
For sure your kids, no matter how big they are will enjoy the icy treat.

This recipe and image sources are referred in website: Skiptomalou.net. Thanks so much!