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Desserts to Enjoy

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Sweet treats from Filipino cuisine featuring tropical flavors and traditional recipes. A delightful collection of must-try desserts for every taste.
Leche Flan
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Leche Flan

Filipino custard dessert similar to Spanish creme caramel. Made by steaming egg yolks, condensed milk, evaporated milk, sugar and vanilla in a llanera pan. Beloved for its creamy, smooth texture and rich caramel topping that perfectly balances sweetness with slight bitterness.

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Mary Joan
Buko Salad
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Buko Salad

Creamy Filipino fruit dessert made from young coconut meat and condensed milk. Combined with gelatin, pineapple, nata de coco, and milk then chilled until set. Loved by Filipinos for its refreshing tropical flavor, cooling effect on hot days, and unique combination of chewy and creamy textures.

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Mary Joan
Halo-halo
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Halo-halo

Mix of everything Filipino shaved ice dessert. Layered with leche flan, purple yam, coconut, beans, agar-agar, condensed milk and evaporated milk then topped with shaved ice. A beloved summer favorite because it's perfectly refreshing, customizable with favorite toppings, and represents Filipino creativity and resourcefulness in dessert making.

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Mary Joan
Macaroni Fruit Salad
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Macaroni Fruit Salad

Filipino macaroni pasta dessert made by cooking macaroni and mixing with condensed milk, evaporated milk, mayonnaise, and mixed fruits including pineapple and mandarin oranges. Popular at Filipino celebrations and family gatherings because of its indulgent creaminess, familiar comfort appeal, and easy make-ahead convenience for parties.

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Mary Joan
Biko
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Biko

Traditional Filipino sticky rice cake made by cooking glutinous rice with coconut milk and brown sugar, then topping with latik (caramelized coconut curds). A kakanin dessert that Filipinos adore for its chewy texture, rich coconut flavor, and nostalgic connection to family gatherings and special celebrations.

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Mary Joan
Maja Blanca
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Maja Blanca

Filipino coconut pudding made by cooking cornstarch, coconut milk, sugar and vanilla into a smooth pudding poured into a pan, cooled and cut into squares topped with latik. Beloved for its silky smooth texture, delicate coconut taste, and elegant simplicity that makes it a favorite for Filipino fiestas and celebrations.

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Mary Joan
Puto Bumbong
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Puto Bumbong

Purple rice Filipino steamed cake traditionally made by grinding purple rice into flour, mixing with water and salt, then steaming in bamboo tubes (bumbong) and served with brown sugar syrup and grated coconut. Deeply loved as a Christmas season specialty because it represents Filipino heritage, requires traditional cooking methods, and brings nostalgic family memories.

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Mary Joan
Turon
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Turon

Filipino fried banana spring roll made by wrapping sliced bananas and brown sugar in lumpia wrapper then deep frying until golden brown and crispy. A beloved street food and dessert because of its irresistible combination of crispy exterior, soft caramelized banana interior, and quick accessibility that appeals to all ages.

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Mary Joan
Cheese Puto
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Cheese Puto

Filipino savory-sweet steamed cake made from flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder and topped with melted cheese before steaming in muffin molds. Loved by Filipinos for its soft pillowy texture, unexpected cheese topping that balances sweetness with umami, and quick cooking time making it perfect for merienda (Filipino snack time).

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Mary Joan
Fruit Cocktail Float
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Fruit Cocktail Float

Easy Filipino cold dessert made by combining canned fruit cocktail with its syrup, condensed milk, evaporated milk and topping with vanilla ice cream. Beloved for its simplicity, no-bake convenience, refreshing quality, and ability to transform humble canned fruits into an indulgent treats that's perfect for family gatherings and hot weather.

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Mary Joan
Bibingka
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Bibingka

Traditional Filipino rice cake made from galapong flour, coconut milk, margarine and brown sugar, cooked in a banana leaf-lined mold over charcoal. Cherished during Christmas and special occasions for its crispy bottom crust, tender fluffy interior, and rich coconut flavor that represents Filipino tradition and festive celebration.

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Mary Joan
Tropical Fruit Shakes
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Tropical Fruit Shakes

Collection of refreshing Filipino smoothie and shake recipes made with abundant tropical fruits like mango, papaya, banana, calamansi and pineapple blended with milk or juice. Loved for their creamy texture, natural sweetness, cooling effect on hot days, and creative ways to incorporate the vibrant variety of local seasonal fruits.

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Mary Joan