Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Let the dessert cool completely before slicing or serving for the best texture.
- Measure ingredients accurately — baking relies on precise ratios for success.
- Chill dessert dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping to make it easier to handle.
- Do not overmix the batter — mix just until the ingredients are combined to keep the texture light.
Cooking Tips
Let the dessert cool completely before slicing or serving — many Filipino sweets set and develop their best texture as they rest. Use fresh coconut milk (gata) when available rather than canned. The natural sweetness and rich consistency make a noticeable difference.
Ingredient Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Store desserts in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Let chilled desserts come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin
Made with medium sized ripe bananas, vegetable oil, chocolate chips and bisquick pancake mix — a sweet banana chocolate chip muffin treat that's perfect for merienda or dessert.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg and gradually add the sugar. Mix well.
- Mix-in the vegetable oil and mashed bananas.
- Add the pancake mix. Continue mixing until all the ingredients are distributed.
- Fold-in the chocolate chips.
- Place the paper cups on the muffin pan, and pour-in or place a scoop of banana mixture in each paper cup.
- Put the muffin pan inside the oven and bake for 14 to 17 minutes (or until it passes the toothpick test).
- Remove the muffins from the oven and let cool by placing on top of a cooling rack.
- Serve.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Let the dessert cool completely before slicing or serving for the best texture.
- Measure ingredients accurately — baking relies on precise ratios for success.
- Chill dessert dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping to make it easier to handle.
- Do not overmix the batter — mix just until the ingredients are combined to keep the texture light.
Cooking Tips
Use fresh coconut milk (gata) when available rather than canned. The natural sweetness and rich consistency make a noticeable difference.
Substitutions
Storage & Reheating
Store desserts in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Let chilled desserts come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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