Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Jam) Recipe

Halayang Ube or Purple Yam Jam, is the most popular dessert made from ube. This Filipino recipe is usually served on special occasions like fiestas, Christmas, weddings and birthdays.

The process for this yummy dessert is pretty simple but it does need a bit of patience in mixing on the pan until all the liquid has incorporated into the yam and it’s thick and sticky. The texture is a little chewy and creamy, and the flavor of the ube should stand out.

Brazo De Mercedes Recipe

Brazo de Mercedes a Spanish word for "Mercedes’ arms" a popular Filipino dessert which is made from a creme-filled log cake made from a sheet of soft meringue with custard filling. This yummy creamy soft cake is easy to prepare and cook and many Filipinos love it like me. =)

Banana con Yelo

Banana con Yelo or Saging con Yelo (Sweet Plantain with Ice) is simple refreshment in the Philippines.It is made with Saba bananas which is commonly found in parts of Asia especially the Philippines. The dish is similar to minatamis na saging except the crushed ice on top is popular in the summer and its easy to prepare.

Halo-Halo

Halo-halo (from Tagalog word halò, "mix") is a popular Filipino dessert that is a mixture of shaved ice and evaporated milk to which are added various boiled sweet beans and fruits, and served in a tall glass or bowl. Halo halo is quite a best selling Filipino food/dessert/refreshment during the summer season.

Maja Blanca Recipe

"Maja Blanca" or coconut cake is a Filipino dessert made from fresh coconut milk, cornstarch, and sugar. The original Maja Blanca Recipe does not include young coconut, corn and milk. But in this recipe, I added condensed milk, young coconut and sweet corn kernels for added taste and more creamy texture. This luscious dessert is easy to make and the ingredients are very common and available in the market.

Leche Flan Recipe

Leche Flan Image from 88db.com Leche Flan is the Filipino term for the originally Spanish flan de leche, literally “milk flan”, which is a heavier version of the Spanish flan made with condensed milk and more egg yolks. Leche flan is usually steamed over an open flame or stove top, although rarely it can also be seen baked. This recipe  is a staple in celebratory feasts like Christmas and other special occasions it is also use leche flan for topping in "Halo-halo" to make it more creamier.

Buko Salad (Young Coconut Salad) Recipe

Buko Salad Image from PanlasangPinoy Buko Salad (Young Coconut Salad) is one of Filipino's favorite dessert usually served after lunch or dinner especially during holiday season   and other especial occasion like fiesta, birthday  and etc.  Buko salad dessert recipe is usually served out of a young green coconut shell. Buko salad can go along with other fruits that much like to your taste such as mango, apple, seedless grapes, bananas, kiwi fruit and dragon fruit. The mixture of condensed milk and cream makes this dish taste even better.

Khao Niao Mamuang (Thai sweet coconut rice with mangoes) Recipe

Thai Sweet Coconut Rice with Mangoes
(Khao Niao Mamuang)

Khao niao is the Thai name for glutinous rice and since this rice features in a great number of Thai dishes, this luscious dessert is a form of rice pudding that is paired with mangos at the peak of their ripeness. Sweet and rich, khao niao mamuang is a favorite way to finish any Thai meal.