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Halayang Ube

Halayang Ube

Halayang Ube or Ube Halaya is a classic Filipino delicacy made of purple yam, coconut milk, and butter. Creamy, cheesy, and topped with golden latik, it's delicious as a snack or dessert.

⏱ Prep: 0 min ⏱ Cook: 400 min

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounces) frozen grated ube, thawed
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup American processed cheese (Eden brand), shredded
  • 2 cup coconut cream

Instructions

  1. In a wide, heavy-bottomed pan on medium heat, combine grated ube, coconut milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, butter, and sugar.

  2. Bring it to a boil. stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved, butter is melted, and ube is dispersed

  3. Add ube extract, if using, and stir until mixture is evenly colored.

  4. Lower heat and Keep cooking, stirring them around, for 30 to 40 minutes or until a thick paste consistency forms.

  5. Add cheese and stir until melted. Keep cooking for another 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture is thick enough to cling to the back of the spoon and pulls slightly from the side of the pan.

  6. Lightly grease sides of a baking dish or llanera mold with coconut oil or melted butter.

  7. Spoon ube halaya into the prepared dish or mold and using a buttered spatula, spread and flatten evenly. Allow to cool.

  8. To serve, invert halaya onto a serving plate. Lightly brush the top with coconut oil and garnish with latik, shredded cheese, toasted coconut flakes or sweetened macapuno.

  9. In a pan on medium heat, add coconut cream and Bring it to a boil. Cook it until it starts to thicken.

  10. Lower heat and Keep cooking. As the oil starts to separate and solids begin to form, stir and scrape sides and bottom of the pan to prevent from burning.