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15-Min Cendol — Pandan Jelly Shaved Ice

Creamy coconut milk with sweet pandan jelly noodles and crushed ice—a Malaysian dessert drink that hits different on a hot day. Sweet, aromatic, and insanely easy to assemble.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
2g
15-Min Cendol — Pandan Jelly Shaved Ice
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (10 oz) pandan jelly noodles (store-bought or canned)
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups ice (crushed or cubed)
  • ¼ tsp pandan extract (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour coconut milk into a pitcher or mixing bowl. Stir in sugar, water, pandan extract if using, and a pinch of salt until sugar dissolves completely.

  2. 2

    Drain the pandan jelly from its can and set aside. Divide the ice between two tall glasses.

  3. 3

    Spoon half the pandan jelly noodles into each glass, nestling them into the ice.

  4. 4

    Pour the coconut mixture evenly over both glasses, filling each about three-quarters full.

  5. 5

    Stir gently with a spoon to distribute the jelly and coconut milk. Serve immediately with a straw and spoon.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pitcher or mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • two tall glasses

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