Classic Desserts For Sweet Tooths Like You!
Known for its thousands of islands, the Philippines also showcases a wide array of desserts. The country is full of surprises, from places and cultures to sweet delicacies. When it comes to Filipino cuisine, it’s also regarded for its mouth-watering desserts. Of course, a meal is not complete without desserts.
So, if you are craving something delicious and sweet, try the following classic desserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth!
Lengua de Gato
This sweet merienda food is one of the famous “pasalubong” from Baguio. Lengua de Gato has a combination of crispy texture and buttery flavor. With its long and thin oval shapes, this sweet is a perfect merienda. To make this sweet delicacy, you need simple ingredients: butter, sugar, egg whites, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour. Also, you can pair this Spanish-inspired food with hot coffee or chocolate drink. It is surprisingly easy to make and great food to share with your loved ones.
Ube halaya
Ube halaya is another popular dessert made from purple yam or “ube .”This dessert is undoubtedly delectable and a perfect snack. This sweet food is creamy, soft, and topped with a toasted coconut milk turd. However, making this recipe is quite time-consuming, but it’s worth it once you taste it. For the ingredients, you will need purple yams, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, butter, and sugar. Ube halaya is typically served in llanera or some mold. Moreover, others incorporate this dessert as a topping for Halo-Halo or a filling for Hopia.
Cassava Cake
This classic Filipino dessert is affordable and very easy to prepare. There are various methods to make this dessert—you can steam, bake, and broil it. Cassava is a starchy tuberous root that grows in tropical countries like the Philippines. Hence, it’s a common ingredient in other Filipino recipes or delicacies. Cassava cake is a slightly chewy, moist dessert that contains coconut milk, condensed milk, and creamy custard. In addition, others serve this classic dessert for special occasions or festival events. This dessert will entice you with its sweet and caramelized top.
Sapin-Sapin
Sapin-Sapin is not only eye-pleasing but a delicious dessert. As its name suggests, Sapin-Sapin means “layer” because this dessert is a three-layered colorful cake. Like other desserts, this sweet food comprises coconut milk, glutinous rice flour, and sugar. Additionally, each layer of Sapin-Sapin is infused with ube, jackfruit, and pureed corn flavor and aroma. This dish is bursting with flavors and a satisfying texture.
