💜 Ube Love, Always
I don’t know about you, but ube has a special place in every Filipino’s heart — and pantry. That beautiful purple color, the creamy texture, the sweet earthy flavor… it’s basically nostalgia in dessert form.
Whether it’s a birthday, merienda, or you just need a little pick-me-up on a busy day, these ube dessert recipes are here to make life extra sweet and a little more colorful.
So let’s dive into some of my favorite ube treats — from classic halaya to creative new twists that are perfect for sharing (or not sharing… no judgment, hehe).
🍠 1. Ube Halaya (Classic and Creamy)
The OG of all ube desserts!
This sweet, creamy, and velvety halaya is made from boiled and mashed purple yam, cooked with butter, condensed milk, and evaporated milk until thick and luscious.
Tip: Top it with grated cheese or latik for extra yum. Perfect on its own or as a base for other ube desserts like cakes or ice cream.
🥛 2. Ube Ice Candy
An ultimate childhood favorite! Creamy, icy, and bursting with that signature ube flavor. You can even make a halo-halo-inspired version by adding bits of nata de coco or sweetened beans.
🍞 3. Ube Cheese Pandesal
Soft, warm bread with a gooey cheese center — the internet went wild for this combo! It’s the perfect breakfast or snack to enjoy with coffee or hot chocolate
🧁 4. Ube Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Soft, moist, and perfectly purple! These ube cupcakes are the perfect combo of fluffy cake and tangy frosting. Great for parties or baon.
Pro tip: Add a few drops of ube extract for that extra color and aroma that screams “Pinoy pride!”
🍪 5. Ube Crinkle Cookies
Soft, chewy, and beautifully crackled — these cookies are always a hit during holidays or merienda time. Pair them with coffee, milk, or your favorite tea.
🍰 6. Ube Cheesecake (No-Bake Version!)
Creamy, dreamy, and a total showstopper.
This no-bake ube cheesecake is made with a graham crust and a silky smooth ube cream cheese filling. No oven? No problem!
🍩 7. Ube Donut Holes (No-Fry, Oven-Baked!)
These little bites of joy are dangerously addicting.
They’re soft, sweet, and covered in a light glaze — and best of all, they’re baked instead of fried! You can even air fry them if you want to skip the oven.
🍮 8. Ube Leche Flan
Two Filipino favorites in one dessert!
The rich creaminess of leche flan pairs perfectly with the earthy sweetness of ube. Serve it chilled for a silky, spoonful-of-happiness experience.
☕ 9. Hot Ube Latte
Move over, coffee — it’s ube’s time to shine!
Made with ube halaya, milk, and a touch of vanilla, this hot ube latte is cozy in a cup. It’s perfect for rainy mornings or quiet afternoons when you just need a sweet hug in mug form.
🍧 10. Ube Halo-Halo
Of course, we can’t forget this Filipino icon!
Make your halo-halo extra special by adding a big scoop of homemade ube halaya or ube ice cream on top.
Ube will always be more than just an ingredient — it’s part of our Filipino soul. Each of these ube dessert recipes is a reminder of home, love, and joy in every sweet, purple bite. 💜
