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Drinks · shaved ice Easy ⏱ Cook time 10 min September 28, 2026

All-Purpose Bingsu Base

An all-purpose base for bingsu (Korean shaved ice) made from just milk, heavy cream, condensed milk, and salt instead of store-bought powder — not overly sweet, with a rich, full-bodied flavor

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Equipment

mixing bowl

Instructions

  1. Combine the milk, dairy heavy cream, condensed milk, and salt in one container and mix well.
  2. Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 3–6 hours. You can use it right away, but resting lets the ingredients meld and gives a more balanced flavor.

Tips

  • Using this instead of store-bought snowflake bingsu powder means no processed powdered-milk aftertaste, just the subtle, natural richness of real milk.
  • Because it isn’t overly sweet, it lets toppings like sweet red beans or fruit shine.
  • Unlike powder-based mixes, it doesn’t turn bland as the ice melts — the rich milk flavor holds up.
  • Keep it refrigerated and use it within 24 hours of making it.