Last Updated on August 30, 2024 by Ed Joven
How to make Special Buko Ice Candy
Summer is here and many people are finding their own way to cool down their temperature. As a matter of fact, this Special Buko Ice Candy Recipe has become a hit and fantastic cooler. Not only that it is literally cool, its flavor is without a doubt delightful and tasty!
If you are into this ‘ice candy craze’, then you can get a taste of this cooler in sari-sari stores, street corners and eateries. Each store has their own and unique variation of Buko Ice Candy. Some are mixed with sago while other is gulaman. But no matter what the add-on is, this summer cooler really rocks!
This Special Buko Ice Candy Recipe has a full cream evap milk to give it a creamy taste and vanilla extract that gives a smooth and almost savory flavor.
Special Buko Ice Candy Ingredients: |
Ingredients:
- 1 piece young coconut, scraped into strings
- 2 cups coconut water (buko juice)
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1½ cups evaporated or fresh milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)
Materials you need:
- A Ladle and a Funnel.
- Ice Candy Wrapper (I use “Texas” a narrow plastic bag)
Special Buko Ice Candy Instructions: |
- In a saucepan, combine cornstarch into coconut water and stir until dissolved.
- Heat the mixture on medium heat until it starts to boil and turn to low and simmer for about 3-5 minutes just until it thickens like syrup. (Adding cornstarch is a method to make the ice becomes smooth and soft).
- Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl, add the sugar and stir until fully dissolves.
- Let it cool down a little bit before adding the remaining ingredients.
- Add in sweetened condensed milk, fresh milk and vanilla extract if desired.
- Stir thoroughly until well blended and add coconut strings and mix well.
- Test the taste of your mixture and add sugar if needed.
- Use a funnel and ladle and pour the mixture into each Ice candy wrapper about 5 inches high.
- If you don’t have a funnel you can use a pitcher. T
- Tie the top tightly and trim the plastic if desired.
- Arrange Ice Candy in the freezer and freeze until frozen.
- Serve Special Buko Ice Candy anytime and enjoy!
This Special Buko Ice Candy Recipe has a creamy taste, with a smooth and almost savory flavor.
Marie Adecon says
Thank u so much for sharing your Buko ice candy, it's so delicious.... I made it here in KUWAIT.... Summer here and too hot, eating ice candy made us feel fresh and cool❤️ Thanks again?
Clzspj says
can i add all purpose cream? reply pls. i wanna do this recipe. Thanks a lot!
ellen says
You can buy this in small sarisari store in the Philippines. Very affordable but taste good and you can make this in different flavors, that's why children love this.
Elizabeth Ray says
It's been over 30 years since I've been to the Philipines, but this recipe seems to "pick" at a memory of a flavor of something that I ate there (not knowing what it was, but enjoying it nonetheless.!)
Jaclyn Anne says
Looks so yummy!! Thank you for the recipe!
Sarah L says
Spring today, Summer soon. Will be good then.
laura rubenstein says
I've never heard of this before. Sounds and looks really good!
Emilie Udasco says
Just perfect for this summer. Will try this ar home and will try to sell it too.. 😉
Robin says
I'm looking forward to sharing this recipe with my family.
Spectre phang says
it sound easy to make
Coline T. says
They look so yummy! The kids will love it ^.^
steve weber says
super cool.. never heard of this before!
Aldrin Montierro says
Another great recipe for this summer. Thank you for sharing this.
Marcos Batac says
good for very hot this summer thanks for sharing
Mindy Bel says
I've never tried this candy or even heard of it! 🙂 Thanks for the great and detailed recepie, definitely on my To-cook list!
Kamla L. says
Sounds refreshing and easy to make. I'll have to give it a try this summer.
Teresa Organ says
Sounds good!! 🙂
Joseph Stowell says
I like coconut and this looks like a nice dessert to make that will satisfy my coconut craving and give me a cool and refreshing treat. Thanks.
San says
This looks like an interesting recipe! Would love to try out.
Betsy Barnes says
What a very interesting recipe, never heard of ice candy. It sounds fun to try 🙂
ellen beck says
I like how these are packaged, I wonder where to get the wrappings? I bet they are delicious!
Morgana DeLarge says
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Bailey Dexter says
Wow, I never heard of this type of candy! I will be making tonight! Gluten free & sounds perfect! THANKS!
Mai T. says
This is a very strange recipe! I've never known there's such a thing as ice candy! Would love to taste it.