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Ube Halaya

Ube Halaya is a silky, intensely purple yam dessert finished with buttery latik.

55 minutes · Serves 3

Ingredients for Ube Halaya

  • 750 g grated ube
  • 1 can (375 ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
  • 1 can (395 g) condensed milk
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons ube flavoring
  • Latik, for topping

How to cook Ube Halaya

  1. 1.Combine grated ube, evaporated milk, coconut milk, condensed milk, sugar, salt, melted butter, and ube flavoring in a large nonstick pan.
  2. 2.Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling.
  3. 3.Lower to medium-low and stir continuously for 35–45 minutes, until thick enough to hold a dough-like shape.
  4. 4.Divide into 3 butter-greased llaneras or 6 individual pie pans. Smooth, cool, and top generously with latik.
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