Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Let the oven fully preheat before putting the dish in for consistent cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness rather than relying on cooking time alone.
- Grease baking molds thoroughly, including the corners, to ensure clean release.
- Measure ingredients by weight rather than volume for more accurate and consistent results.
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.
Blueberry Muffins
Made with fresh blueberries, fresh milk, all-purpose flour and raw egg — a sweet blueberry muffins treat that's perfect for merienda or dessert.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- In another large mixing bowl, combine egg, vegetable oil, and milk. Whisk until all the ingredients are distributed (using an electric mixer).
- Continue whisking while gradually adding the flour mixture.
- Turn the mixer off and add-in the blueberries. Fold-in the mixture until the blueberries are distributed well.
- Arrange paper cups (muffin or cupcake cups) on a muffin pan. Scoop mixture and arrange in each paper cups.
- Place the muffin pan inside the oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until it passes the toothpick test.
- Remove from the oven and allow the temperature to cool down.
- Transfer to a serving plate and then serve.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Let the oven fully preheat before putting the dish in for consistent cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness rather than relying on cooking time alone.
- Grease baking molds thoroughly, including the corners, to ensure clean release.
- Measure ingredients by weight rather than volume for more accurate and consistent results.
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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