Ube Everything: 5 Ube Desserts and Drinks That Turn Heads This Fall πŸ’œ

Ube Cheesecake

A Pop of Purple in Every Bite

Move over, pumpkin spice β€” this season’s star is UBE! πŸ’œ
From the Philippines to your feed, ube (purple yam) is painting desserts and drinks everywhere in the prettiest shade of violet. It’s sweet, earthy, and absolutely Instagram-worthy.

Iced Ube Latte

If you’ve ever had ube halaya or ube ice cream, you already know why it’s so loved. But 2025’s version? It’s bolder, creamier, and often iced! Whether you’re a dessert lover or coffee addict, here are 5 Ube Desserts and Drinks you can make at home that are bound to go viral on your taste buds (and maybe even online πŸ˜‰).

1. Iced Ube Latte

The most aesthetic drink on TikTok right now!
All you need is espresso (or strong coffee), ube halaya, milk (I love oat milk for this), and ice.
Blend the ube with milk, pour over ice, and top with espresso β€” it’s like sipping dessert through a straw!

β˜• Tip: Add a drizzle of condensed milk if you want a sweeter, creamier version.

Recipe here: Iced Ube Latte recipe

2. Ube Cheesecake

Creamy, dreamy, and easy to make ahead!
Mix crushed graham crackers, butter, cream cheese, eggs, sugar, and a big scoop of ube jam.
Bake it low and slow until set β€” then chill. Perfect for merienda or potlucks.

✨ Bonus: Top it with whipped cream and toasted coconut for a Filipino twist.

Recipe Here: Ube Cheesecake

Ube Cheesecake

3. Ube Bread Rolls with Cheese Filling

You know that soft, milky bread from your favorite panaderia?
Now imagine it with gooey cheese and ube inside!
Make or buy ube-flavored dough, wrap in cheddar cubes, and bake until golden.

πŸ₯° Perfect for: Baon, coffee time, or breakfast on-the-go.

4. No-Churn Ube Ice Cream

You don’t need an ice cream maker to make magic.
Whip together all-purpose cream, condensed milk, and ube halaya. Freeze overnight.
It’s rich, creamy, and tastes like a hug from your childhood.

πŸ’œ Try this: Add bits of macapuno or white chocolate chips for texture!

5. Ube Mochi Donuts

Soft, chewy, and slightly crisp on the outside β€” a fusion favorite!
Mix glutinous rice flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, egg, and ube extract.
Fry until golden, then glaze with a light ube icing.

✨ Bonus points: Sprinkle with crushed nuts or drizzle with white chocolate!

Why Ube is the New Pumpkin

Ube is the flavor that keeps trending β€” it’s nostalgic for Filipinos, exotic for Western audiences, and stunning for social media. Every year, people crave something cozy and colorful during fall β€” and ube checks both boxes.

So next time you’re planning your merienda or coffee break, skip the PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) and go UBE ALL THE WAY.

I swear, ube makes everything look and taste happier. It’s that one ingredient that brings back childhood memories and makes your coffee break a little fancy. Try one of these 5 Ube Desserts and Drinks and tell me β€” which one would you make first?

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Hi, Peachy here!

I'm a foodie mommy living in the Philippines. I'm a mom to two daughters named PURPLE SKYE and PERIWINKLE MOONE and wife to a loving husband I fondly call peanutbutterβ™₯. I am a foodie by heart, a coffee lover and a froyo and yogurt junkie. Learn more β†’

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