A creamy ice candy that melts in your mouth—this Filipino frozen treat combines sweet mixture, rich milk, and cheesy goodness in every icy bite. Perfect for beating the heat or turning into a small summer business!
Ingredients Tips:
• Use quick-melting cheese for creamier finish
• Add kaong or nata de coco for added texture inside each candy
Cooking Tips:
• Stir constantly while cooking cornstarch to prevent lumps
• Let mixture cool before pouring to avoid melting the plastic bags
• Use a pitcher or funnel to fill ice candy bags faster and cleaner
Cheese Ice Candy
A creamy ice candy that melts in your mouth—this Filipino frozen treat combines sweet mixture, rich milk, and cheesy goodness in every icy bite. Perfect for beating the heat or turning into a small summer business!
Ingredients
- 2 cans 370ml evaporated milk
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 4 cups hot water
- 2 cans 370ml all-purpose cream
- 2 cans 390g condensed milk
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- Orange food color as needed
Instructions
- In a pot, add evaporated milk and cornstarch. Use a wire whisk to dissolve the corn starch. Add 4 cups of hot water while stirring. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat, let it cool slightly then add all-purpose cream, condensed milk, and salt, stir until smooth
- Mix in shredded cheese, and a few drops of orange food color, stir well
- Taste and adjust sweetness or saltiness if needed
- Pour mixture into ice candy bags using a funnel, tie tightly
- Freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight until fully set
