This Iced Cendol Latte is the elevated version of the old-fashioned Iced Cendol Dawet. It features pandan jellies with palm sugar syrup, milk, and dollops of dalgona coffee.
In a small saucepan, heat palm sugar, water, and pandan leaves on medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar fully melts. Let the mixture boils. Set aside and cool completely before using.
Cendol
In a blender or food processor, blend pandan leaves and 1/2 cup water (120 ml) until smooth.
Sift mung bean starch, cornstarch, and salt into a pan. Strain the pandan extract into the pan. Add about pandan paste and 1/2 cup water (120 ml). Stir the mixture until well combined with no lumps. Then, add the remaining 2 cups (480 ml) of water and stir until well combined.
Heat the pan over low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and is translucent.
When still hot, transfer the dough into the cendol maker. Squeeze out the paste over the top of the ice bath, ensuring the cendol is submerged in the ice water. Leave the cendol in the ice water for 15 minutes to firm up.
Assemble
In serving glasses, drizzle in palm sugar syrup. Add ice cubes if desired. Drain the cendol and portion it out into each glass. Pour in the milk.
Drop the dalgona coffee with a spoon or ice cream scoop on top. Serve immediately.