Wu Yu Bing is a Taiwanese night market snack made of two thin, crispy wafer sheets sandwiching a thick layer of ice cream and a sprinkle of sweet peanuts. The cold, crunchy, and sweet-savory sensation will have anyone hooked from the very first bite. It's perfect as a refreshing dessert on a hot afternoon or a nostalgic treat reminiscent of Taipei's night market snacks.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 6
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- 12 sheets thin, square plain wafers (a type of ice cream wafer)
- 500 grams vanilla or taro ice cream
- 100 grams roasted peanuts
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp chocolate or rainbow sprinkles
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander (optional, for that signature Taiwanese flavor)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for topping)
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Roast the peanuts until cooked through and fragrant, then coarsely crush them. Mix with the granulated sugar and ground coriander, and set aside in a flat dish.
- 2 Take the ice cream out of the freezer about 5 minutes before using so it softens slightly and is easier to shape, but don't let it get too melty.
- 3 Lay a wafer sheet on a cutting board, place 2-3 heaping tablespoons of ice cream on top, and spread it out into a layer about 2-3 cm (roughly 1 inch) thick.
- 4 Cover with another wafer sheet like making a sandwich, pressing down gently so the ice cream sticks neatly to both wafer sheets.
- 5 Roll the exposed sides of the ice cream in the peanut-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- 6 Sprinkle the top with sprinkles and chopped cilantro if desired, then immediately wrap with plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- 7 Store in the freezer for at least 20 minutes so the texture firms back up and is easy to slice before serving.
- 8 Serve right after taking it out of the freezer while it's cold and the wafers are still crispy.
💡 Tips
• Use ice cream with a firm texture so it doesn't melt too quickly while you're shaping it.
• Work quickly since the ice cream melts easily, especially in a hot kitchen.
• You can swap the peanuts for toasted sesame seeds for a different savory flavor variation.
• Wrap tightly with plastic wrap before storing in the freezer so the wafers don't turn soggy.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
230
Calories (kcal)
4 g
Protein
12 g
Fat
27 g
Carbs
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