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Ice Desserts Around the World

Published in Gourmet Live 08.22.12
Snow cone, granita, granizada, raspao—no matter what you call it, shave ice is a ubiquitous sweet reinvented on nearly every corner of the Earth

By Kelly Senyei
From the streets of India to the hillside paths of Guatemala, shave ice takes on new life—and new garnishes—as a universal delight in the world's frozen-dessert scene. Take a visual tour of a few of our icy favorites and discover how the story of a country's cuisine is often told through the toppings.

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Ice Treat: Halo-halo

Country of Origin: Philippines

Description: The word halo-halo in the Tagalog language means "mix-mix," alluding to the blend of shaved ice, condensed milk, and fruit that forms this popular Filipino dessert. Served in a tall glass or bowl, the ice treat comes with such traditional mix-ins as sweetened garbanzo and kidney beans, sweet potato, fresh fruit, and purple yam. The halo-halo pictured above is a famous variety from the Peninsula hotel in Manila, and it features layers of beans, fruits, and shaved ice crowned with a scoop of purple yam ice cream, a thick slice of flan, and a sprinkle of crispy toasted rice.

PHOTO: © 2011 SID STAMM, SOME RIGHTS RESERVED
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