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DIY Kakigori Shaved Ice

Japanese shaved ice topped with vibrant fruit syrups and condensed milk. A 10-minute summer dessert that tastes like a Tokyo street cart and crushes on TikTok.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
145
DIY Kakigori Shaved Ice
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups ice
  • ½ cup fruit syrup (strawberry, melon, or lychee)
  • 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup fresh fruit (berries or mango), chopped
  • ½ tsp matcha powder or flavor dust (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pile ice into a fine mesh shaver or processor and crush to fluffy shards.

  2. 2

    Divide shaved ice between two bowls, mounding it into a dome.

  3. 3

    Drizzle syrup over the ice until well coated but not soggy.

  4. 4

    Pour condensed milk in a thin ribbon across the top.

  5. 5

    Top with fresh fruit and a pinch of matcha if using.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with a spoon.

Tools you’ll need

  • fine mesh ice shaver or food processor
  • two bowls
  • spoon

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