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Favorite Filipino Desserts

Here is a list of some of my Favorite Filipino Desserts. Some are traditional, some are not but still have lots of Filipino flavor!

Here is a list of some of my Favorite Filipino Desserts. Some are traditional, some are not but still have lots of Filipino flavor!

Halo Halo

A lot of people would say that Halo Halo is one of the best Filipino desserts out there. I agree! There are different versions available now, but just as long as there is shaved ice and ice cream I am all in. Here are some that you can make for the full list check out all my Halo Halo recipes.

Healthy Halo Halo

Ohh a Healthy Halo Halo with made with fresh fruit, frozen coconut water and buko ice cream. A nice and simple refreshment that you can still mix mix.

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Mango Float Halo Halo

Mango Float Halo Halo made with graham cracker milk, fresh mangoes and vanilla ice cream.

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A Classic Filipino Dessert Biko

There is nothing like finishing a meal with a super sticky square of Biko. It's actually one of my favorite Filipino desserts because my mom used to make this a lot. It was her thing during FilAm potlucks. I have made different variations over the years. Here are some of your favorites and mine.

Healthy Biko Recipe

Healthy Biko Recipe

This Healthy Biko Recipe has added collagen peptides and made with date syrup. It’s filled with healthy good fats and vitamins!

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Chocolate Biko Domes with Orange Zest Recipe

These Chocolate Biko domes are flavored with orange zest and cloves. It gives Biko (Filipino sticky rice cake) a festive Christmas make over.

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Ube Biko with Langka Jam

This Ube Biko is made with Ube Halaya and a touch of chia seeds for extra nutrients and fiber. It's topped with jammy langka.

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Biko Kalabasa (Pumpkin Biko)

This Biko Kalabasa from Pampanga has a little American twist! The addition of cinnamon to give it a bit of warmth and the feeling of Fall.

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Ube Halaya

It's not a Filipino Christmas or Roche Buena party without a tray of Ube Halaya. Totally a Filipino Dessert mainstay. Normally it's not available year round as it takes a whole year to grow an Ube. Saved during special occasions it's very rich and filling. I only need a spoon of it and I am oh so satisfied.

Ube Halaya Recipe With No Food Coloring

Ube Halaya is a heirloom Filipino recipe made with steamed Ube, coconut cream, evaporated and condensed milk. It is stirred over low heat until it is the perfect smooth creamy jammy consistency.

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I'm also adding in a few other Ube recipes as it's now a thing.

Ube Crepe Cake with Polvoron Topping

Super easy Ube Crepe Cake filled with Ube Halya cream topped with Ube Polvoron. Everyone is going to think you made a $115 cake. Shhhhh...

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Ube Mont Blanc

This Ube Mont Blanc is perfect for using up leftover Ube Halaya. It’s mixed with mascarpone and swirled on a Kalamansi Sugar Cookie.

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Ube Parfait a Copycat Ube Mama Recipe

This Ube Parfait is totally inspired by Ube Mama in Boracay. It's Ube ice cream topped with bilo bilo, cornflakes and Ube Halaya.

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Ube Hot Chocolate

This Ube Hot Chocolate is made with homemade Ube Milk and white chocolate from the Philippines. It’s then topped with coconut whip and a sprinkle of Ube Polvoron.

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Kakanin and Kalamay

Kuchinta with Ube Cookie Butter

Kuchinta is a super bouncy steamed Filipino Kakanin with lye water being the secret ingredient. It's served with Ube Cookie Butter for some extra flavor.

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Moche Recipe from Pampanga

Moche is a unique kakanin from Pampanga filled with sweet red bean paste that is boiled and topped with a sweet coconut sauce.

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Kalamay Hati or Sundot-Kulangot Recipe

This version of Kalamay Hati just needs 3 ingredients sweet glutinous rice flour, coconut milk and coco jam.

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Kalamay Recipe with Black Sesame (Linga)

Kalamay is a Filipino sticky rice delicacy made with just coconut milk, sugar and ground glutinous rice. In this version black sesame is added for additional flavor and crunch.

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Bibingkang Piniping or Kalamay na Pinipig

Bibingkang Piniping is simply made with cooked pinipig and coconut milk. Its topped with coco jam and crispy latik.

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Leche Flan and Yema

I'm grouping Leche Flan and Yema together as the flavors it's are very similar. This Healthy Leche flan has been a favorite for years. It's easy and really easy to make.

Healthy Leche Flan Made with Only 4 Ingredients

healthy leche flan

This Healthy Leche Flan is made with only 4 wholesome ingredients and no melting of sugar is necessary!

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I have several yema recipes using the base of yema spread. It's so versatile! You can do so much with it!

Yema Tart with Pinipig and Skyflakes Crust

A super duper easy Yema Tart made with a pinipig and Skyflakes Crust. The filling is slightly tart from a bit of dalandan juice. It can be made with Filipino pantry staples that you already have.

Recipe Adapted from Atlantic Beach Tart from Martha Stewart

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Yema Tart with Kalamay

This Yema Tart with Kalamay is a Filipino pastry that is everything all at once. Crispy, chewy and creamy.

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Sans Rival / Silvanas

Okay, so I haven't made a super traditional Sans Rival as I find it way too sweet and buttery. However I do like the flavors together. Here are some different ways you can use the flavor profile.

Sans Rival Macaron Recipe

Sans Rival Macaron Recipe

This Sans Rival Macaron is the perfect size to avoid over eating this very decadent and addictive Filipino dessert.

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Sans Rival Candy Bark

Sans Rival Candy Bark is made with a layer of Skyflakes, a gooey cashew butter center and topped with white chocolate crumbled with roasted cashews and meringue pieces.

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Brazo De Mercedes

It's another one of those way to sweet Filipino Desserts, but I had to add it. I haven't made a version of it yet, but I did photograph a really good one for Serious Eats. This Brazo De Mercedes is developed by my friend Yana Gilbuena and I like how she adds cashews to the filling to cut the super sweetness.

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Broken Glass and Other Filipino Jelly Desserts

How can I forget Broken Glass! It's one of those classic Filipino Desserts.

Broken Glass Recipe with Lychee, Yakult and Strawberry

Broken Glass Jello recipe with a creamy base of lychee and Yakut and fruity strawberry bites!

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Another classic is Buko Pandan. This is similar to the salad, but in Halo Halo style.

Buko Pandan Halo Halo

This Buko Pandan Halo Halo has pandan jelly, macapuno and Buko ice cream. With the addition of shaved ice the classic salad is turned into Halo Halo.

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This has been a pretty extensive list. So what would you add to your list of favorites?

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