Avocado Ice Candy

This Avocado Ice Candy recipe is made with fresh avocados, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk.  It's the Filipino version of ice pops and it's delicious and a great summer treat to eat on a hot humid day. 

If you're looking for more delicious Filipino desserts to cool you down, try Buko Pandan and Halo Halo.

 

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• What is Avocado Ice Candy?
• Health Benefits of Avocado
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Storage
• Ingredients
• Top Tips
• FAQ
• Avocado Ice Candy

What is Avocado Ice Candy?

Avocado ice candy is a popular frozen treat in the Philippines, made by blending ripe avocado with sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and evaporated milk (or water) before freezing in ice trays or plastic molds.

This is like popsicles but has a creamy texture because of the avocado. Avocado is a special fruit that makes desserts rich and smooth, so these popsicles taste both refreshing and a little fancy.

Health Benefits of Avocado

• Avocados are a nutrient powerhouse! They’re rich in healthy fats, fiber, and essential vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin K, and B vitamins.
• The monounsaturated fats in avocado support heart health and help keep you feeling full longer. Plus, avocados are low in sugar, making them a guilt-free treat!

Substitutions

• Sweetened Condensed Milk – Substitute with coconut condensed milk for a dairy-free option or mix evaporated milk with sugar (about ½ cup of sugar per cup of milk) for a similar sweetness.
• Brown Sugar – Swap with white sugar, honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar for a slightly different flavor.
• Evaporated Milk or Water – Use almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or regular whole milk or fresh milk depending on your dietary preference.

Variations

• Chocolate Avocado Ice Candy - Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder to the mixture.
• Nutty Avocado Ice Candy- Mix in crushed peanuts or almonds.
• Vegan Option - Substitute condensed milk with coconut cream and use almond milk instead of evaporated milk.
• Fruity Avocado Ice Candy - Add in young coconut slices, melon cubes, pineapple, or strawberry.

Storage

• Store leftover ice candy in an airtight container or freezer bag.
• Keeps well for up to 2 weeks in the freezer.
• If ice crystals form, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating.

Ingredients

• avocado
• sweetened condensed milk
• brown sugar
• evaporated milk or water

Instructions

Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit (seed). Scoop out the avocado flesh.

In a blender, add the avocado, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and blend.

Pour the blended mixture into ice trays or plastic tubes, using a funnel to minimize spills. Secure the plastic tubes by tying a knot at the end. Freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or ideally overnight for best results.

Top Tips

• When choosing the right "ripeness" of an avocado, pinch it a bit. If it's soft but not too soft, that is the best avocado to use for this recipe.
• If you happen to buy an unripe avocado, the best way to ripen it is to place it in a brown paper bag with an apple or banana and wait for two to three days. It is best to check daily if it has ripened to avoid having a very mushy avocado
• Here's another trick to know if an avocado is ripe enough: Peel back or cut off the stem or cap at the top of the avocado. If it comes off easily, you've got a good ripe avocado
• One way of packaging your avocado ice candy in the freezer is by using tiny plastic bags, the long ones, which you can find in grocery stores. In the Philippines, that is the most popular way of packing their avocado ice candy before popping them in the freezer.
• You can also pour this avocado ice cream in popsicle molds and enjoy it just the same.
• Feeling adventurous in making this avocado ice candy? You can add in sweetened coconut strips or put a few drops of flavoring like mint, vanilla extract, or even ripe mango!

FAQ

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If you want more Filipino Desserts like this try:

• Cassava Cake
• Shakoy
• Turon

Not very many people know that avocado tastes delicious as a sweet treat and Filipino's love eating it with condensed milk and brown sugar.

How do you like eating avocados? Drop your delicious ways of eating in the comment section 🙂