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Now it’s finally the season for bingsu. Bingsu is a popular Korean dessert made with shaved ice and many different toppings. 

There are several kinds of bingsu depending on the type of ice. Some are made with regular frozen water, while others use frozen milk, which makes the texture softer and creamier. The toppings can also be very different depending on the flavor.

My favorite is chocolate cereal bingsu. It usually has various fruits, jelly, chocolate cereal, vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce on top of the shaved ice. 

I especially like the combination of cold milk ice and crunchy cereal because the texture is really satisfying. Sometimes people also add ice cream or cheesecake pieces.

Korean summers are very hot and humid, so many people eat bingsu to cool down. It is a dessert that people often enjoy with friends or family at cafes. 

For me, eating bingsu during summer feels almost necessary. After spending time outside in the heat, a bowl of cold bingsu is one of the best treats.