The Best Mais con Yelo Recipe (Filipino sweet corn dessert)
Mais con yelo is a quintessential and original Filipino sweetened corn dessert combining corn, ice, sugar, and milk. This easy recipe showcases corn in all its glory, mingled with sweet milk and a corn-infused vanilla ice cream to top it all off.
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Servings: people
Calories: 442kcal
Equipment
- Tall Cups and Tall Spoons
- bowl
- Spoon
- fork
- Hand Held Immersion Blender
Ingredients
- 1 can Regular Sweet Corn 14oz
- 1 can Condensed Milk 14oz - regular or coconut condensed milk to make it vegan
- 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk (or use Milk of Choice) regular or plant-based such as oat/almond/coconut milk
- Shaved or Crushed Ice
- Vanilla Ice Cream French or Regular Vanilla Ice Cream
- Corn Flakes garnish
Instructions
Make Corn Mixture:
- Put the can of corn in the saucepan and add the condensed milk. Heat over medium heat.1 can Regular Sweet Corn, 1 can Condensed Milk
- Take the immersion blender and blend the corn and condensed milk for five seconds so the mixture consists of whole kernels, chunky, and blended kernels.
- Add in the milk and heat everything over medium heat for 5 more minutes. Do not boil. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.1/2 cup Evaporated Milk (or use Milk of Choice)
Make Corn Infused Vanilla Ice Cream:
- Take a few scoops of vanilla ice cream and place it in a bowl or container. Flatten it out a little with a fork. Add three tablespoons of the corn mixture and fold it into the vanilla ice cream.Vanilla Ice Cream
- Place the "corn infused" vanilla ice cream in the freezer until it is reset and frozen again.
Assemble:
- Add a big layer of crushed ice to a tall cup. (If you are serving a lot of people at once, you can combine ice and the corn mixture into a big bowl.)Shaved or Crushed Ice
- Add in the corn mixture and mix it well with the ice.
- Add a scoop of the corn vanilla ice cream as a topping.
- Finally, garnish with a lot of corn flakes. Serve and enjoy with a tall spoon!Corn Flakes
Notes
Find a larger list of "add ins and variations" in the article.
Classic Filipino-Style Add-Ins
- Leche Flan:
- A slice of creamy caramel custard adds richness and a smooth texture that contrasts nicely with the crunch of the corn and the cold ice.
- Cheese:
- Shredded or cubed mild cheese can introduce a savory element, balancing the sweetness of the dessert.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk:
- Drizzling sweetened condensed milk over the top intensifies the sweetness and adds a creamy consistency.
- Sugar Palm Fruit (Kaong):
- These small, chewy, sweet palm fruit pieces add a delightful texture and a unique flavor.
- Coconut Strips:
- Adding strips of young coconut (buko) introduces a slightly sweet, tender bite.
- Jackfruit (Langka):
- Sweet and fragrant jackfruit strips provide an exotic flavor and chewy texture.
Modern and Innovative Add-Ins
- Ube (Purple Yam):
- Ube halaya can add a vibrant color and a sweet, earthy flavor that pairs well with corn.
- Ice Cream:
- A scoop of vanilla or mango ice cream on top turns Mais con Yelo into a more indulgent treat.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
The Best Mais con Yelo Recipe (Filipino sweet corn dessert)
Amount per Serving
Calories
442
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
52
mg
17
%
Sodium
246
mg
11
%
Potassium
721
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
94
g
31
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
68
g
76
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
920
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
365
mg
37
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.