Strawberry Bingsu with Cheesecake

a bowl of shaved ice with strawberry puree and cheesecake filling

Strawberry Bingsu with Cheesecake

5 from 6 votes

This strawberry bingsu brings you the refreshing vibes of Korean summer, along with a touch of indulgence from its delectable cheesecake filling. Whether you have an ice shaver or not, you can create this amazing bingsu that combines milk shaved ice, cheesecake, and strawberry puree.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Korean

Yield: bingsu

Calories: 719kcal

Author: Emma Choi

Prep Time: 10

Freezing Time: 5

Total Time: 5 10

Equipment

1 Large zip plastic bag (Note 1)

Ingredients

400 ml milk
2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk

topping

5 strawberries , sliced
2 cheesecake pieces

strawberry puree

125 g fresh or frozen strawberries (Note 3)
1 tsp sugar
¼ tsp lemon juice
30 ml water

US - M

Instructions

Make the shaved ice

Mix milk with sweetened condensed milk. Pour the milk into a zip bag and close it properly. Use a zip bag that is big enough so that when you lay the milk flat, it is not higher than 0.5 cm / 0.2 inch (it’s easier to crack it afterwards). If using an ice shaver, use the provided containers to pour the milk and condensed milk in. Freeze them for at least 5 hours or overnight (Note 2).
Once the milk is well-frozen, crack the frozen milk into pieces with your hands, then use a rolling pin to crush the frozen milk further. If using an ice shaver, place the milk blocks into the ice shaver and process.

Make the strawberry puree

In a blender, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water (Note 4).
Blend the ingredients until you obtain a smooth puree.

Assemble the bingsu

In a large bowl, add one-third of the shaved ice.
Place the cheesecake in the center of the bowl.
Pour the remaining shaved ice over the cheesecake and shape it into a dome or egg shape on top.
Top the shaved ice with strawberry slices.
Pour the strawberry puree over the bingsu.

Notes

Use a large plastic bag - if you're not using an ice shaver, freeze the milk in large plastic bags. If you use small plastic bags the milk block will be quite thick and that will be quite hard to shave.
Properly freeze the milk - when freezing the milk for the shaved ice, make sure to freeze it for at least 5 hours or overnight. This ensures that the milk is well-frozen and can be shaved properly without melting too quickly.
Use fresh and ripe strawberries - opt for fresh and ripe strawberries to ensure the best flavor and sweetness in your bingsu. Choose strawberries that are plump, firm, and vibrant in color. While you can use frozen strawberries for the puree, using fresh strawberries will yield the best results.
Adjust sweetness - the sweetness preference may vary from person to person. Adjust the amount of sugar or sweetened condensed milk in the recipe to suit your taste preferences. Start with the suggested amounts and add more if desired.

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