Quick Patbingsu
Shaved-ice dessert with sweet milk and fruit.
Ingredients
- 200 ml Milk
- 40 g Sugar
- 2 Orange
- 30 g Peanuts (optional)
Method
- Sweeten the milk with the sugar and chop the fruit.
- Heap crushed ice into bowls, pour over the sweet milk, and top with fruit and peanuts.
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About Quick Patbingsu
Patbingsu is Korea's beloved shaved-ice dessert, the go-to relief on a humid summer afternoon and a staple of cafes across the country. Traditional versions pile finely shaved ice high and crown it with sweetened red beans, chewy rice cakes, fruit, and condensed milk, but this quick take strips it back to the essentials — crushed ice drenched in sweetened milk and topped with fresh fruit and a scatter of peanuts. It keeps the soul of the dish, that cool, milky sweetness melting into a slush as you eat, while coming together in about ten minutes with almost nothing in the pantry.
What you get is a study in cold, light contrasts: the crunch of ice giving way to the softness of sweetened milk, bright bursts of orange, and the salty toasted snap of peanuts breaking up the sweetness. It's not rich or heavy so much as refreshing, the kind of dessert you reach for when it's too warm for anything baked. Scoop it into bowls and eat it straight away with a spoon before the ice melts, either as a shared summer treat or a fast finish to a casual meal. The formula is forgiving, so it happily takes whatever ripe fruit you have on hand.
Quick Patbingsu: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Quick Patbingsu?
A serving has about 167 calories — 3.7g protein, 31g carbs, 3.5g fat, 0.1g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Quick Patbingsu gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Quick Patbingsu has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Quick Patbingsu dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Milk. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Quick Patbingsu?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out peanuts — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Quick Patbingsu make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.