Many people are finding their own way to cool down their temperature. As a matter of fact, this Special Buko Ice Candy has become a hit and fantastic cooler. Not only that it is literally cool, its flavor is without a doubt delightful and tasty.  

If you are into this ‘ice candy craze’, then you can get a taste of this cooler in sari-sari stores, street corners and eateries. Each store has a unique variation of buko ice candy. Some are mixed with sago while other is gulaman. This special buko ice candy has a full cream evap milk to give it a creamy taste and vanilla extract that gives a smooth and almost savory flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 piece young coconut, scraped into strings
• 2 cups coconut water  (buko juice)
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1½ cups evaporated or fresh milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

• In a saucepan, combine cornstarch into coconut water and stir until dissolved.
• Heat the mixture on medium heat until it starts to boil and turn to low and simmer for about 3-5 minutes just until it thickens like syrup. (Adding cornstarch is a method to make the ice becomes smooth and soft).
• Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl, add the sugar and stir until fully dissolves.
• Let it cool down a little bit before adding the remaining ingredients.
• Add in sweetened condensed milk, fresh milk and vanilla extract if desired.
• Stir thoroughly until well blended and add coconut strings and mix well.
• Test the taste of your mixture and add sugar if needed.
• Use a funnel and ladle and pour the mixture into each Ice candy wrapper about 5 inches high.
• If you don’t have a funnel you can use a pitcher.
• Tie the top tightly and trim the plastic if desired.
• Arrange the ice candy in the freezer and freeze until frozen.
• Serve the special buko ice candy anytime and enjoy!