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Rainbow Kakigori

Fluffy shaved ice topped with vibrant fruit syrups and condensed milk. A 5-minute Japanese summer dessert that feels fancy but requires zero cooking.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
180
Protein
1g
Rainbow Kakigori
refreshinglightjapanesevegetarianveganfluffyicycreamy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    If using regular ice, pulse in a blender or crush with a mallet until fine and fluffy, about 30 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Divide shaved ice between two bowls, mounding it into a dome shape.

  3. Step 3

    Drizzle different colored syrups over the ice in stripes or random patterns.

  4. Step 4

    Scatter fresh fruit and mochi on top if using.

  5. Step 5

    Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the whole bowl in thin ribbons.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately with a spoon, eating before the ice melts.

Tools you’ll need

  • blender or mallet
  • two bowls
  • spoon

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