This stunning shaved ice is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. You can make these ahead of time for a party by assembling the shaved ices, then placing them in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to your guests’ arrival. (Just make sure they’re not in the freezer for too long or the ice will become too hard—and the glass could crack.)
Recipe information
Yield
makes 6 to 8
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Combine the water, sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan. If using the vanilla bean, scrape the seeds into the mixture, then add the pod. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture begins to boil and the sugar has dissolved.
Step 2
Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes. If using vanilla extract, stir it in at this point. Discard the vanilla bean, then stir in the berries and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until pureed, but do not strain. Let chill completely.
Step 3
For each serving, mound about 1 cup of shaved ice in a serving glass or cup. Drizzle 6 to 8 tablespoons of the berry syrup over the ice and serve immediately.
