Piragua de Fresa (Strawberry Shaved Ice)
The Piragua de fresa is a delicious strawberry shaved ice that is made in less than 15 minutes! A great treat not only in summer, but anytime of the year!
Servings: 5
Calories: 86kcal
Ingredients
Strawberry syrup
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon strawberry extract
- ¼ teaspoon red food coloring
Piragua
- ice *see notes
- ½ cup strawberry syrup
Instructions
Strawberry syrup
- In a small pot over high heat, add sugar, water, and lemon juice. Cook for 5 minutes and stir for at least the first 2 minutes to make sure the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat.
- Stir in the food coloring and the strawberry extract. Allow it to cool before storing or using it. Use an airtight container or a glass bottle to store it, and keep it in the fridge.
Strawberry piragua
- In a blender, add the ice and crush it. Add the ice to a cup and put extra ice on top. Make a piramid/dome shape on top with another cup or a funnel. Add about half a cup of the syrup (the amount can change depending on your cup size). ¡Buen Provecho!
Notes
- Sugar free piragua- You have to make the syrup sugar free. Instead of white sugar use granulated stevia or splenda. Only use half the sugar of what the recipe needs.
- Ice- The amount of ice will vary depending on the cup you use. In my case, I used a 9 0z cup. I use the same cup I'm using and fill it up twice with ice. This is enough to fill up the cup and make a little dome shape on top.
- Strawberry syrup- You can find the syrup sold online or in some Latin stores.
- Lemon juice- I used lemon juice, but you can also use lime juice.
- Food coloring- I used ¼ teaspoon, but you can use way less, a few drops if you like.
- Storing- Use any airtight bottle or jar to store the syrup. Store in your fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.003g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.003g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg
