Buko ice candy is a Filipino ice pop made from milk and young coconut. The young coconut is locally known in the Philippines as Buko. This is easily prepared by mixing all the ingredients together and pouring a part of it in small long plastic bags made for this purpose — these bags are often called ice candy bags.
Just like preparing your favorite drink, there are many ways in preparing this treat. It is up to you on what of flavor you prefer. The common flavors that I enjoyed when I was a kid were buko, mango, chocolate, and melon.
Ice candy is an inexpensive way to beat the heat or to simply enjoy your dessert — to some (like myself who used to enjoy this as a child), it brings back a sense of nostalgia.
Try this Buko Ice Candy Recipe. Let me know what you think.
Buko Ice Candy
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded young coconut meat
- 2 cups young coconut water
- 1 cup fresh milk
- 1 14 oz. can condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine coconut water, fresh milk, condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl or pitcher. Stir until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add the shredded young coconut. You can also use a food processor to make the shredded coconut finer before adding it in the mixture.Give it a quick stir.
- Pour part of the mixture into ice candy bags using a funnel. Let the air out and secure the bag by tying a knot on the open end.
- Arrange in the freezer and let it stay overnight.
- Serve for dessert or snack. Share and enjoy!
Leny mendoza says
August 1, 2014 at 8:28 pmNo sugar ?
Leny mendoza says
August 1, 2014 at 8:30 pmSorry, sugar not needed, condensed milk is sweet enough.
Joy Levelty says
August 12, 2014 at 1:49 amwhere can i buy the bags? online or instore.
Rechelle Toledo says
May 15, 2016 at 2:44 amOk lang ba evaporated milk instead fresh milk?
Vanjo Merano says
May 15, 2016 at 7:20 amPowdered milk is a better alternative.