Maíz con hielo is a shaved ice dessert from the Philippines made with boiled corn kernels, sugar, and milk. Mais con yelo originated in the Philippines. However, the dish has a heavy Spanish influence. While we can't tell the exact origin of this dessert, people believe it was made during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, which lasted for over 300 years (1565 to 1898).
Sweet Corn (canned or Frozen)
Shaved Ice
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Evaporated Milk
White Sugar
Keso (Optional)
Saging na Saba (Optional)
Corn Flakes (Optional)
Steps for making Mais ccon yelo
Step 1: Layer the Sweet Corn and the Shaved Ice in a Glass
Step 2: Add Milk and Sugar, Condensed Milk, Evaporated Milk (adjust according to taste) and stir with a spoon.
Step 3: Add other ingredients like Keso, Saging na Saba or CornFlakes.