Iskrambol (Ice Scramble)

Ice scramble topped with chocolate syrup, mini marshmallows, powdered milk, and colorful sprinkles.

5 from 1 vote

This Ice Scramble (Iskrambol) recipe brings the vibrant flavors of a popular Filipino street food right to your kitchen! Perfect for summer, this refreshing treat combines shaved ice, sweet milk, and colorful toppings to help you beat the heat in the most delicious way.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Asian, filipino

Servings: people

Calories: 47kcal

Author: Rose Sioson

Equipment

1 blender or ice shaver

Ingredients

2-3 cups ice cubes
¼ cup condensed milk
¼ cup milk or water 2%, whole milk, or similar
3 drops banana extract
3 drops red food color

Toppings Suggestion:

powdered milk
chocolate syrup
mini marshmallows optional
sprinkles optional

Instructions

Add ice cubes, condensed milk, milk, banana essence and red food coloring to the blender.
2-3 cups ice cubes, ¼ cup condensed milk, 3 drops banana extract, 3 drops red food color
Add a small amount of water or milk to help the blender mix the ingredients smoothly. Start with ¼ cup and add more if necessary.
¼ cup milk or water
Blend the mixture until the ice is finely crushed and everything is well combined. The texture should be like a thick slushie.
Pour the blended mixture into cups or bowls.
Top each serving with your choice of toppings, such as chocolate syrup, mini marshmallows, powdered milk, and colorful sprinkles.
powdered milk, chocolate syrup, mini marshmallows, sprinkles

Notes

Blender power matters. A high-powered blender like a Vitamix gives you the smoothest, most uniform texture. A regular blender works fine but you may need to stop and scrape down the sides. An ice shaver is the most traditional method if you have one.
Start with less liquid. Add ¼ cup milk or water first and only add more if the blender is struggling. Too much liquid makes it watery instead of thick and slushie-like.
The pink is optional. Red food coloring gives it that iconic vendor look, but it's purely visual. Leave it out and it's still iskrambol.
Banana extract is the flavor. It's what makes this taste like the street version and not just a plain milk slushie. A little goes a long way — 3 drops is enough. Don't skip it.
Serve immediately. This melts fast. Have your toppings ready before you blend so you can top and serve right away.
Condensed milk substitution. No condensed milk? Mix evaporated milk with 2 tablespoons of sugar. The flavor is slightly lighter but it works.
Powdered milk on top is non-negotiable. It's what gives each spoonful that creamy, slightly grainy finish that makes iskrambol taste like itself. Don't skip this topping.

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