Creamy Chocolate Ice Candy
Creamy Chocolate Ice Candy is a classic Filipino frozen treat made with cocoa powder, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and a touch of cassava flour for an extra creamy texture. Rich, chocolatey, and incredibly refreshing, this budget-friendly recipe is perfect for hot summer days, family merienda, or even as a small food business.
Equipment
- Large cooking pot
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Ladle
- Funnel
- Ice candy plastic bags
- Freezer
Ingredients
- 2 liters water
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 can 390 g condensed milk
- 1 can 370 ml evaporated milk
- Brown sugar as needed
- 1 cup cassava flour or cornstarch
- 1 cup water for dissolving the cassava flour
- Pinipig optional
Instructions
Prepare the Chocolate Mixture
- Bring 2 liters of water to a boil.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the cocoa powder in 1 cup of hot water until smooth.
- Pour the dissolved cocoa mixture into the boiling water.
- Add the evaporated milk and condensed milk. Stir until fully combined.
- Taste the mixture and add brown sugar as needed to achieve your desired sweetness.
Thicken the Mixture
- In another bowl, dissolve the cassava flour (or cornstarch) in 1 cup of room-temperature water.
- Slowly pour the slurry into the boiling chocolate mixture while stirring continuously.
- Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly and becomes smooth.
Cool the Mixture
- Remove the pot from the heat.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Stir in the pinipig if desired.
Fill and Freeze
- Using a funnel, carefully pour the mixture into ice candy plastic bags.
- Tie each bag securely.
- Arrange the bags flat in the freezer.
- Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until completely solid.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Dissolve the cocoa powder completely before adding it to the pot to prevent lumps.
- Stir continuously after adding the cassava flour slurry to achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Cornstarch can be used as an alternative if cassava flour is unavailable.
- Let the mixture cool completely before filling the plastic bags to prevent condensation and make handling easier.
- For extra texture, add pinipig, mini chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or marshmallows after the mixture has cooled.
- Store the ice candies in the freezer for up to 1 month in an airtight container or freezer bag to maintain freshness and prevent freezer odors.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pcCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 2.5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 65mgIron: 0.5mg
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