Like many other ice cream fans, we mourned as Magnum Manila closed its doors last Sunday. Where will we go for inventive ice cream creations now?
What about your own home?
Super asked chef Miko Aspiras, the award-winning genius behind the memorable plated desserts of Magnum Manila, to create recipes that will help our readers recreate the Magnum experience at home.
“The Magnum pleasure doesn’t stop at the store. You can be a pleasure-maker even in your own home,” said Miko.
And if you’re no wiz in the kitchen, don’t worry, he made sure these three recipes require zero cooking skills.
MAGNUM BREAKFAST TOAST
“This is a sweet way to start your day,” said Miko.
What you need:
Butter
Maple syrup
Bread (leftover bread is fine)
Fruits
Chocolate Magnum
The steps:
- Tear or cut your bread into smaller pieces.
- In a pan, melt the butter.
- Soak the bread in a mixture of melted butter and maple syrup.
- Toast the bread.
- Put the toasted pieces of bread on a plate.
- Top with fruits.
- Place Magnum on top.
- Drizzle with maple syrup.
- Eat.
Tip: You can add nuts, cereal, grains, even crispy bacon pieces for a bigger treat.
MAGNUM AFFOGATO
“Enjoy this after lunch or for your afternoon coffee break,” said Miko.
What you need:
Coffee (any kind, even 3-in-1 coffee will work)
Vanilla Magnum
The steps:
- Remove the chocolate coating to make a naked Magnum.
- Place the naked Magnum inside a cup.
- You can add some of the chocolate coating or you can eat all of it, it’s up to you.
- Pour the hot coffee over the naked Magnum and use the Magnum to stir your coffee.
- Enjoy.
Tip: You can use a Magnum Mini, too.
MAGNUM COOKIES AND MILK
“This is good for a nightcap,” said Miko.
What you need:
Cookies (store-bought is fine but if you like baking, you can make your own)
Milk
Vanilla Magnum
The steps:
- Break the cookies into pieces and put them in a cup or bowl.
- Put the Magnum on top of the cookie pieces.
- Top with more cookie pieces.
- Pour the milk over the Magnum and cookies—the milk can be warm or cold, it’s up to you.
- Let the cookies soak in the milk.
- Eat with a spoon.
Tip: Try Oreos, too. They’re Miko’s favorite.
