Filipino Pumpkin Recipes

These Filipino Pumpkin Recipes will inspire you to add pumpkin to Filipino recipes or even apply Filipino cooking techniques to other recipes.

I'm not going to waffle on here and just get to the recipes. I'll be sharing both savory and sweet ones.

Oh also I will be using the words Kalabasa and Pumpkin interchangeably as Kalabasa means pumpkin in Tagalog (a Filipino dialect).

Savory Filipino Pumpkin Recipes

Kalabasa Bread (or Pumpkin Bread)

This was part of my Bahay Kubo Cooking Series and uses steamed and mashed kalabasa baked into super soft rolls. It's served with malunggay butter.

Kalabasa Bread – Bahay Kubo Cooking Series

Slice of Kalabasa Bread on a wooden cutting board.

This Kalabasa Bread or Squash Bread is almost brioche like, but colored and flavored with kalabasa. Served with Salted Malunggay Butter, it makes for a nice hearty snack.

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Ginataang Sitaw and Kalabasa Quiche

This recipe is based on the traditional ginataang sitaw and kalabasa with hipon. However this version is baked in a flaky crust and garnished with edible flowers. So super maganda!

Ginataang Sitaw and Kalabasa Quiche – Bahay Kubo Cooking Series

The Classic Ginataang Sitaw and Kalabasa is made into a Quiche. The savory coconut custard is laced with ginger, garlic and fish sauce. One look will make you think brunch, but one bite will make you think of home.

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Sweet Filipino Pumpkin Recipes

I just realized, there aren't that many savory Filipino Pumpkin Recipes. My bad! I should make more. Anyway here are lots of sweet ones that you can make for Thanksgiving dessert. There is even a Filipino Pumpkin Pie version!

Pumpkin Spice Bibingka Bars

This recipe uses boxed Bibingka mix to make it easier and it's swirled with marshmallow fluff. The texture is nice and gooey.

Pumpkin Spice Bibingka Bars

These Pumpkin Spice Bibingka Bars are super moist and full of the spicy flavors of fall. Swirled with marshmallow fluff for that additional treat.

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Biko Kalabasa

A classic recipe from Pampanga is given a slight American twist with the addition of Pumpkin Spice.

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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Kalabasa Halaya or Pumpkin Jam

This recipe can be eaten on its own or used as a base for other recipes. It's cooked in the similar way to Ube Halaya.

Kalabasa Halaya (Pumpkin Jam)

This Kalabasa Halaya is flavored with pumpkin spice, which gives this recipe an American Twist. Great to have a spoon of it after dinner or use it in drinks or baked goods.

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Pumpkin Pie

Yes of course there is a Pumpkin Pie, but it's very Filipino. The filling is made with Kalabasa Halaya and the crust is made with graham cracker polvoron. It's super fall, but very Filipino American!

Pumpkin Pie (A Filipino Version)

This Pumpkin Pie is made with Pumpkin Halaya with a Polvoron Graham Cracker crust. It giving Filipino flavors and cooking techniques.

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Kalabasa Kalamay

It is super gooey and filled with the warm spices of fall. It's a great recipe to bring for those who are gluten and dairy free.

Kalabasa Kalamay (Pumpkin Kalamay)

This Kalabasa Kalamay is a great way to use up some pumpkin puree. It's cooked with glutinous rice flour and coconut milk, giving it a nice sticky texture.

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So what other savory Filipino Pumpkin Recipes should I make since I only have two. I'm taking requests.