This Ice Scramble or Iskrambol is a fun and easy-to-make Filipino dessert made of shaved ice, sugar, condensed milk, and pineapple syrup! It's a refreshing cup of sweet frozen treat that is so perfect to beat the summer heat!
Looking for more refreshing Filipino Desserts? Try my Mais Con Yelo, Whipped Mango (Dalgona Inspired), or a family favorite- Halo Halo!
Jump to:
What is Ice Scramble?
Ice scramble is a famous frozen dessert and one of the favorite cold snacks or street foods in the Philippines. People think it first came from Iloilo, a place in the Philippines.
The dessert got its name because people mixed or "scrambled" the ingredients with the straw that came with it.
Traditional Filipino ice scramble is made of shaved ice, banana extract, evaporated milk, sugar (or condensed milk), and a little pink food coloring. It's a bright and fun dessert for kids to eat! On top, you can add different things like marshmallows, pinipig (rice krispies), and milk powder.
Street vendors usually sell these outside elementary schools, and kids and adults love eating them as a dessert after school. It's the best treat any Filipino kid could ever want!
Substitutions
- Use agave or cane sugar if you don't have refined sugar.
- Try different syrups like strawberry or mango for a new taste.
- Use skimmed milk or almond milk instead of powdered milk for a different texture.
Variations
- Adjust the amount of sweeteners to make it as sweet as you like.
- For banana-flavored scramble, use 1 teaspoon of banana essence instead of pineapple syrup.
- Toppings options: Milk powder, pinipig (rice crispies), candy sprinkles, wafer sticks, tapioca pearls, strawberry syrup, chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.
Storage
Unfortunately, this delicious treat is best served immediately!
Top Tips
- Prepare all ingredients beforehand and store them in the fridge.
- Use store-bought shaved ice if you’re in a hurry.
- Don’t let the ice melt before mixing; it will dilute the flavors.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- shredded ice
- concentrated pineapple syrup
- powdered milk
- refined sugar
- chocolate syrup
- condensed milk
- chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
In a large bowl, add shredded ice, pineapple syrup, powdered milk, sugar and mix until well combined:
Then in a serving bowl or cup, add the ice mixture, drizzle chocolate syrup, condensed milk, and chocolate sprinkles and best serve immediately:
Frequently Asked Questions
BEST Ice Scramble
Ingredients
Ice Mixture:
- 2 cups shredded ice
- ½ cup concentrated pineapple syrup
- ½ cup powdered milk
- ¼ cup refined sugar
Toppings:
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup
- ⅓ cup condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
Prepare the Ice Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded ice, concentrated pineapple syrup, powdered milk, and refined sugar.
- Mix until everything is well combined.
Assemble the Dessert:
- In a serving bowl or cup, add the ice mixture.
- Drizzle the top with chocolate syrup and condensed milk.
- Sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.
Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Claire M says
This is a fun treat to do with my kids!
Eliezer L says
This is soooo good! I didn't use chocolate syrup though, good job Lainey!