Bingsu-Inspired Shaved Ice with Sweet Red Bean and Mochi
A refreshing Korean-style shaved ice dessert topped with sweet red beans, chewy mochi, and condensed milk, perfect for hot days. This Korean-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers ice cubes, sweetened red bean paste, mochi pieces into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 1 cup sweetened red bean paste
- 1/2 cup, store-bought or homemade, cut into 1-inch cubes mochi pieces
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp, for garnish toasted almond flakes
- 1 tsp, optional for dusting matcha powder
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 4 cups of ice cubes into a shaved ice machine or crush finely in a blender until fluffy and snow-like in texture, then transfer to 4 serving bowls evenly.
- Step 2: Spoon 1/4 cup sweetened red bean paste evenly over the shaved ice in each bowl, spreading slightly to cover the top.
- Step 3: Scatter about 2 tablespoons of mochi pieces on top of the red bean layer in each bowl.
- Step 4: Drizzle approximately 1 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk over each bowl to add creamy sweetness.
- Step 5: Garnish each serving with 1/2 tablespoon toasted almond flakes for crunch and optionally dust with a light sprinkle of 1/4 teaspoon matcha powder for a subtle earthy note.
- Step 6: Serve immediately to enjoy the icy texture before it melts.






