Pinipig Ice Drops

Ingredients for Pinipig Ice Drops

• 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk powder
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup milk powder, optional
• 1 cup pinipig

How to cook Pinipig Ice Drops

1. 1.Whisk cornstarch with 1/4 cup milk. In a saucepan, whisk sugar and 1/2 cup milk powder, then gradually whisk in whole milk.
2. 2.Heat over medium until simmering. Whisk in slurry and cook until thickened but still pourable; stir in vanilla.
3. 3.Cool slightly, fill ice-drop molds, insert sticks, and freeze at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. 4.Mix coconut oil, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and optional milk powder until smooth. Unmold frozen drops by briefly dipping molds in lukewarm water.
5. 5.Coat each drop in pinipig, dip in chocolate mixture once or more for a thicker shell, let harden, and serve or refreeze.