Home · Recipes · Desserts & Baking · Ice Cream Mais Con Yelo Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Jul 2, 2020Updated: Apr 4, 2024 View Recipe2 ReviewsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. Filipino mais con yelo is a delicious and refreshing summer treat! This layered dessert consists of sweet corn, sweetened shaved ice, and corn flake cereal topped with homemade corn ice cream. Table of Contents What is mais con yelo?Dessert ComponentsAssemblyRecommended Ice Shaver MachineFAQsFilipino Mais Con YeloView moreView less Grab a spoon and dig in! You’ve probably heard of halo-halo. It’s the most popular Filipino shaved ice treat. I’d like to introduce you to another Filipino shaved ice layered dessert. Say hello to mais con yelo! What is mais con yelo? Maíz con hielo translates to “corn with ice” in Spanish. It is spelled mais con yelo or mais kon yelo in Tagalog (Filipino). NOTE: Spain ruled over the Philippines for some 300 years. As such, many Spanish words are integrated into Tagalog. Mais con yelo is a layered dessert consisting of sweet corn, shaved or crushed ice, sweet milk, and a scoop of ice cream. Ice cream flavor varies, but it usually served with corn ice cream, cheese ice cream (queso), or a corn cheese ice cream (mais queso). There are many variations on this popular dessert. This is my version. I will provide you several options or additions to make on your own. Dessert Components Sweet Corn Splurge of fresh corn during the summer months when corn is in season. Cook the corn in salted water, shuck the kernels, and chill until ready to use. Otherwise, use canned corn or defrost frozen corn. Some people also like to use creamed corn. Shaved Ice I prefer to use shaved ice. Crushed ice also works. Ice is important component of this dessert. The ice will melt as you eat the mais con yelo, helping to calm this otherwise very sweet treat. Scroll down to see my recommended shaved ice machine. Sweetened Condensed Milk Use canned sweetened condensed milk. If you’ve got some time on your hands, try out this homemade version. Evaporated Milk Evaporated milk is shelf stable milk that has been cooked to remove much of its water content. It is sometimes called “unsweetened condensed milk.” Evaporated milk is sweeter and slightly thicker than regular milk. Alternative options for this recipe include: milk (any kind), soy milk, oat milk, or half & half. Corn Flakes Corn Flakes cereal adds a nice crunch to mais con yelo. I’m not sure if it is a traditional component, but we always added it at my house! Use Frosted Flakes cereal if you’ve got a sweet tooth! Corn Pops or Kix cereal are also good options. Corn Ice Cream Mais con yelo is usually topped with corn ice cream, cheese ice cream (queso), or corn cheese (mais queso) ice cream. These ice cream flavors are found at Filipino supermarkets (Seafood City or Island Pacific). It is also often available at 99 Ranch Market or large Asian supermarkets. Better yet, make this easy no churn corn ice cream! It the ice cream photographed below. Assembly STEP 1: Add a couple tablespoons of corn kernels to the bottom of serving glass. No exact measurements. Add as much or as little corn as you’d like. STEP 2: Add layer of shaved ice over corn. Keep the shaved ice soft and fluffy. Do not pack it in! STEP 3: Drizzle about 1 to 2 teaspoons sweetened condensed milk over shaved ice. Once again, not an exact measurement. Use your judgement based on how sweetness preferences. STEP 4: Pour in about 2 tablespoons of evaporated milk. Evaporated milk is sweeter than standard milk. It’s also a little thicker. Add more milk to your liking. NOTE: Asides from evaporated milk, you could use: regular milk (whole, reduced fat, etc), soy milk, oat milk, etc. It’s best a sweet tasting milk. If you have a major sweet tooth, use half & half! STEP 5: If desired, add another layer of corn, shaved ice, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Otherwise, add a layer of corn flakes. STEP 6: Top with a scoop of corn ice cream for the finishing touch! At this point, you could also drizzle a little sweetened condensed milk over the ice cream. Enjoy immediately! NOTE: For a sweeter treat, use Frosted Flakes cereal instead of corn flakes! Corn Pops or Kix cereal are also good options. Recommended Ice Shaver Machine I’ve had this electric ice shaver machine for several years. I use it weekly during the summertime months. Five years later and the machine is still going strong. Use of the machine does require some preparation. The machine comes with a round ice tray that must freeze with water ahead of time. The round ice mold creates consistent fluffy soft shaved ice. However, if you want shaved ice in a hurry, you could simply add large ice cubes to the machine. This method will result in uneven shaved ice, but still effective. FAQs Can mais con yelo be prepared ahead of time? Unfortunately, no. This is one of those a la minute desserts that should be enjoyed as soon as it is assembled.You may prepare the different components ahead of time.Once assembled, you can’t place the dessert in the freezer for later. The shaved ice will freeze into a solid block. The corn kernels will also freeze into an unpleasant mess. How to eat mais con yelo? Mix all the components together before taking bite.Or, dip the spoon all the way down to the bottom of the serving glass and gather little bits of each component. There is no wrong way to enjoy this dessert…unless you don’t finish. That would be wrong. How to make Mais Con Yelo even better? Similar to Halo-Halo, there are many options for additional mix-ins.Try adding one or a few of these to your mais con yelo:canned creamed cornsweet beans (like munggo)slice of leche flan (Filipino creme caramel)coconut gel (nata de coco) or macapuno (gelatinous coconut string)caramel sauce Filipino Mais Con Yelo 5 from 1 vote Filipino Mais Con Yelo is a delicious and refreshing summer treat! This layered dessert consists of sweet corn, sweetened shaved ice, and corn flake cereal topped with homemade corn ice cream.Yield: serves 1, multiply as needed Prep Time: 5 minutes minutesTotal Time: 5 minutes minutes Servings: 1 Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Ingredients▢ ¼ cup sweet corn, canned or boiled fresh▢ ½ cup shaved ice▢ 4 teaspoon sweetened condensed milk▢ 4 Tablespoons evaporated milk, or milk of choice▢ 2 Tablespoons corn flake cereal▢ 1 scoop corn ice cream or vanilla ice cream Instructions In a serving glass, add 2 tablespoons of sweet corn. Top with shaved ice. Drizzle about 2 teaspoon sweetened condensed milk over ice. Pour about 2 Tablespoon evaporated milk over sweetened ice. If desired add another layer of corn, shaved ice, sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk.Otherwise, sprinkle corn flakes cereal over ice. Finish with a scoop of corn ice cream. If desired, drizzle additional sweetened condensed milk over ice cream. Enjoy immediately! Notes Use drained canned corn. Or, cook fresh cobs of corn and chill before use. Evaporated milk is sweeter and slightly thicker than regular milk. Use your choice of milk in place. Good alternatives are whole milk, half & half, a splash of heavy cream. Non-dairy alternatives such as soy milk and oat milk are also great options. Good substitutes for corn ice cream include: vanilla ice cream, corn & cheese ice cream (mais queso ice cream), coconut ice cream, or coconut almond chip ice cream. NutritionCalories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 1103IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 9mg Author: Maryanne Cabrera Course: DessertCuisine: Filipino Did you make this recipe?Show us on Instagram! Tag @littleepicurean and hashtag #littleepicurean.