Milky Shaved Ice With Strawberries

Name: Milky Shaved Ice With Strawberries
Yield: Makes 4
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1 10-oz. package frozen strawberries, thawed but not drained; 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar; 1 tsp. (or more) fresh lemon juice; 4 Tbsp. condensed milk, plus more for serving; Sliced fresh strawberries (for serving)

By Genevieve Yam

May 24, 2022

a cup of shaved milk with strawberries on a blue background

Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Caroline Hwang, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime.

There’s nothing I want more than a big bowl of shaved ice on a hot, humid summer day. While a shaved ice machine is a worthy investment for the fluffiest, lightest version of this dessert, you can also make it granita-style by freezing milk in a pan and scraping with a fork. Strawberries and condensed milk are my go-to toppings (here we use frozen strawberries that are thawed but not drained to preserve the precious juices), but this dessert’s riffability means you can top it with whatever you please: store-bought mochi bites, your favorite fruit (think mango or raspberry), tapioca pearls, or nata de coco. —Genevieve Yam

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What you’ll need

Ice Shaver
$27 $23 At Amazon
1.25" Silicone Ice Cube Tray
$17 $15 At Amazon
8" Baking Pan
$26 $24 At Amazon
Potato Masher
$15 $14 At Amazon
Medium Saucepan
$50 $37 At Amazon

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk

1 10-oz. package frozen strawberries, thawed but not drained

3 Tbsp. granulated sugar

1 tsp. (or more) fresh lemon juice

4 Tbsp. condensed milk, plus more for serving

Sliced fresh strawberries (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1
If using a shaved ice machine, fill ice molds with whole milk and place on a level surface in freezer and freeze until solid, 4–6 hours.
Step 2
If not using a shaved ice machine, pour whole milk into an 8" square metal baking pan and freeze until edges begin to set, 30–35 minutes.
Step 3
Using a fork, scrape milk to break up frozen portions. Continue to freeze, scraping and breaking up every 20–30 minutes, until mixture resembles fluffy shaved ice, 2–4 hours.
Step 4
Bring frozen strawberries and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; simmer until saucy, 5–8 minutes. Remove from heat and crush berries with a potato masher or fork. Mix in lemon juice. Taste and add more lemon juice if needed. Chill strawberry sauce until cold, about 45 minutes.
Step 5
If using shaved ice machine, remove frozen milk from freezer and let thaw 5 minutes. Place into machine and shave according to manufacturer’s directions.
Step 6
To serve, place 1 Tbsp. condensed milk and 1 Tbsp. strawberry sauce into each glass. Spoon shaved ice over, dividing evenly. Top shaved ice with fresh strawberries and more strawberry sauce, then drizzle a little more condensed milk over.