Iced pandan: latte, granita and summer desserts
Maison PandanWhen the warm weather arrives, pandan is best enjoyed iced. Its vanilla-like sweetness and natural green color make it an ideal ingredient for cold drinks and summer desserts. Here are our best iced pandan recipes, from iced latte to granita.
Iced Pandan Latte
The star of summer, refreshing and photogenic.
- 3 to 4 g pandan powder
- 30 ml hot water
- 200 ml well-chilled oat or coconut milk
- Ice cubes
- Agave syrup (optional)
Dissolve the pandan in the hot water and let it cool slightly. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the cold milk, then the pandan paste on top for a layered effect. Stir before drinking.
Pandan granita
A light, refreshing frozen dessert, no ice cream maker needed.
- 500 ml coconut water
- 4 g pandan powder
- 40 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Warm a little coconut water to dissolve the pandan and sugar, then mix with the rest. Pour into a wide dish, place in the freezer and scrape with a fork every 30 minutes for 3 hours.
Pandan-coconut ice cream
- 400 ml full-fat coconut milk
- 100 ml cream
- 80 g sugar
- 5 g pandan powder
Warm gently to dissolve the pandan and sugar, chill, then churn in an ice cream maker. No ice cream maker? Freeze it and blend twice while it sets.
Pandan latte frappé
A blended, frappuccino-style version: blend the pandan paste, cold milk, ice and a little sugar until slushy.
Tips for iced pandan
- Use slightly more than for hot drinks: cold dulls how you perceive the aroma.
- Always dissolve the powder in a little hot liquid before chilling.
- Coconut milk brings out the tropical notes, perfect for summer.
FAQ
Does pandan lose its color in the freezer?
No, the natural green color holds up well in the cold.
Can you make iced pandan without sugar?
Yes, since pandan is naturally sweet, it works well without sugar, especially with coconut milk.
