How to Make Filipino-Style Ice Candy: 2 Easy Methods

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Cool off with these delicious DIY treats

Co-authored by Bailey Bujnosek, BA Reviewed by Jennifer Levasseur

Last Updated: November 26, 2024 Fact Checked

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• Fruit or Avocado Ice Candy
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• Smooth Ice Candy
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• Ingredients
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Ice candy (also known as "ice pops") is a delicious sweet treat from the Philippines—perfect for a hot summer day. Making your own Filipino-style ice candy is quick, easy, and fun, and you can flavor it with avocado or your favorite type of fruit. Avocado, mango, berry, orange, melon, chocolate—the iced candy options are endless!

Ingredients

Fruit or Avocado Ice Candy

• 4 large avocados or 5.8 ounces (165 grams) of fresh or frozen fruit
• 4 cups (950 mL) of milk
• 14 ounces (400 grams) of sweetened condensed milk
• ½ cup (100 grams) sugar

Smooth Ice Candy

• 7 litres (1.8 US gal) of boiling water
• 1 cup (240 mL) of milk or condensed milk
• 1.5 cups (350 mL) of desired ice candy flavor (orange, mango, buko, grapes, avocado, etc.)
• 2 cups (250 grams) of cornstarch
• 1.5 litres (0.40 US gal) of water (for dissolving the cornstarch)
• 7.5 cups (1.5 kilos) of sugar
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) of salt

Making Ice Candy: Quick Steps

1. Blend the milk, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and fresh or frozen fruit.
2. Use a funnel to pour the mixture into ice candy bags.
3. Tie a knot at the end of each bag to close it.
4. Freeze the bags on a plate in a single layer for 3 hours, then enjoy!

Steps

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Making Fruit or Avocado Ice Candy

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1. 1
   Scoop the flesh out of 4 avocados if you want to make avocado candy. Place the avocados on a chopping board and use a sharp knife to cut them in half. Use a metal spoon to dig out the pip, and then scoop the flesh into a bowl.

   • If possible, use ripe avocados. Soft, green flesh signals that an avocado is ripe.
   • The creamy texture of the avocados will help to give the ice candy a smooth consistency.
   • If you want to make fruit-flavoured ice candy, skip this step.
2. 
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   Place all the ingredients into the blender. Measure 4 cups (950 mL) of milk, 14 ounces (400 g) of sweetened condensed milk, and ½ cup (100 grams) of sugar into the blender. Transfer the flesh of the avocados from the bowl into the blender, or add 5.8 ounces (165 gram) of fresh or frozen fruit instead.

   • If you don’t have a blender, use a food processor instead.
   • Any fruit will taste delicious in this ice candy recipe. Popular varieties include mango ice candy and strawberry ice candy, but you can also try cantaloupe and sweet vegetables like ube.
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   Blend the ingredients until they are smooth. Make sure that the lid is tightly on the blender and then turn the speed up to the highest setting. Turn the blender off once the mixture is frothy and smooth.

   • It normally takes 30-60 seconds to blend the ingredients.
   • If you notice that the mixture still has lumps in it after you have blended it, process it for another 30 seconds, or until all the lumps are removed.
4. 
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   Pour the mixture into ice candy bags using a funnel. Place the funnel into the ice candy bag. Use 1 hand to hold the funnel in place and the other hand to pour the mixture into the bag. Only fill 3/4 of each bag to allow room to tie a knot in the end.

   • Purchase ice candy bags online or from a specialty cooking store.
   • If you don’t have ice candy bags, pour the mixture into popsicle moulds instead.
5. 5
   Tie a knot at the end of each bag. Make sure that the knots are nice and tight so that none of the mixture can escape. Try to tie the knot right at the end of the bags so that the mixture has room to expand when it freezes.
6. 6
   Freeze the ice candy bags in a single layer for 3 hours. Lay the bags on a plate and place them into the freezer. Avoid stacking anything on top of the bags, as this risks them popping. Enjoy the ice candy as a sweet and refreshing snack!

   • If you want to enjoy the ice candy at a later date, keep them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
   • Simply cut the plastic to open the frozen ice candy.
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Method 2

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Using Cornstarch to Make Smooth Ice Candy

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   Dissolve 2 cups (250 grams) of cornstarch in a bowl of milk and cold water. Measure 1.5 litres (0.40 US gal) of cold water and 1 cup (240 mL) of milk into a bowl. Mix the ingredients with a spoon until the cornstarch is no longer visible.

   • If you want a richer flavoured ice candy, use condensed milk instead of regular milk.
   • Use full-fat milk for a creamy taste or low-fat milk for a lighter texture.
   • In some countries cornstarch is known as corn flour.
2. 
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   Mix the sugar and salt into boiling water until they dissolve. Bring 7 litres (1.8 US gal) of water to a boil in a large pot. Measure 7.5 cups (1.5 kilos) of sugar and ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) of salt into the water. Use a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients until you can’t see the sugar or salt in the water.

   • Note that this water is separate from the water that has the cornstarch in it.
   • Be careful when cooking with boiling water to avoid burns.
3. 
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   Pour the cornstarch mixture into the boiling water and stir for 2 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to combine the ingredients. Keep stirring the mixture to avoid any lumps from forming. If the mixture stops boiling, turn up the heat. Stir this mixture for 2 minutes or until it's thickened, says personal chef Jennifer Levasseur.

   • Be careful when you pour the cornstarch mixture to avoid splashing the boiling water.
   • Set a timer to remind you when 2 minutes have passed. Levasseur cautions that if you boil cornstarch for too long, it will break down.
4. 4
   Leave the mixture to cool for 2 hours. Remove the candy mixture from the heat and leave it to cool at room temperature. If the mixture is still hot after 2 hours, leave it to cool for another 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Mix 1.5 cups (350 mL) of your favourite ice candy flavor into the mixture. Orange, mango, buko, grape, and chocolate are delicious and refreshing ice candy flavours. Keep mixing the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined.

   • Purchase ice candy flavour online or from a speciality cooking store.
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   Pour the mixture into popsicle moulds using a funnel. Hold a funnel over the popsicle moulds and pour the candy into each hole. Leave 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) of room at the top of each mould to give the mixture room to expand when it freezes.

   • Purchase moulds from a homeware or cooking store.
   • Place a popsicle stick into each hole if you like your ice candy to have a handle.
   • If you don’t have popsicle moulds, pour the mixture into ice candy bags instead.
7. 7
   Freeze the ice candy for 3 hours. The ice candy mixture tastes best when it is completely frozen. This normally takes about 3 hours. However, if you want to enjoy the ice candy at a later date, keep them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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  How do I make ice candy with a nice texture?

  

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  Put the water in a big pot, then bring to a boil. Add the sugar and salt and mix well until it is fully dissolved. Add the dissolved corn starch and powdered milk, stir very well to avoid the lumps formation. Boil for 8 minutes, then turn off the heat. Allow to cool for a few hours, then add your desired flavor. Pack in the ice candy wrapper and freeze until frozen, and it is now ready to be sold.

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  Why should I never cut the knot?

  

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  Because it is less convenient to eat it from the top.

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  Can I a make a cassava flavored ice cream?

  

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  You probably could. All you'd really need to do is chop it up small or crush it and add it. Or, you could see if they have a flavor powder.

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Things You’ll Need

Making Avocado or Fruit Ice Candy

• Chopping board
• Sharp knife
• Metal spoon
• Blender
• Ice candy bags
• Funnel
• Plate
• Measuring cups and spoons

Using Cornstarch to Make Smooth Ice Candy

• Large pot
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spoon
• Popsicle moulds