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.

Champurrado Recipe (Sweet Chocolate Rice Porridge)

Champurrado recipe or sweet chocolate rice porridge is a Filipino version to distinguish it from the Mexicans' Champurrado which is a real thick hot chocolate and spice drink. This dish is popular Filipino breakfast or snack specially during cold weather, and often served hot with Tuyo (Salted Dried Fish). This is made from glutinous rice, cocoa powder, sugar and milk to make it creamy.

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.

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.