Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Cook pasta in generously salted boiling water — it should taste seasoned on its own.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Let the dessert cool completely before slicing or serving for the best texture.
- For caramel, use a light-colored pan to monitor the color change and prevent burning.
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.
Truffle Mushroom Pasta
Made with fettuccine, rams knorr cream of mushroom, baby bella mushroom and heavy whipping cream — a sweet truffle mushroom pasta treat that's perfect for merienda or dessert.
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine based on package instructions. Set aside.
- Make the sauce by melting butter in a pan. Add the olive oil.
- Sauté the mushrooms until soft.
- Combine Knorr Cream of mushroom and water. Mix well. Pour the mixture into the pan and add the rosemary. Cook for 10 minutes using the lowest heat setting.
- Pour the heavy cream and add truffle oil. Season with ground black pepper and parmesan cheese.
- Toss-in the fettuccine making sure that it completely gets coated with the sauce.
- Transfer to to a serving plate. Sprinkle parsley and top with more parmesan.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Cook pasta in generously salted boiling water — it should taste seasoned on its own.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Let the dessert cool completely before slicing or serving for the best texture.
- For caramel, use a light-colored pan to monitor the color change and prevent burning.
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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