Ube Dessert at Home: How to Use the Purple Yam Trend

Ube is a purple yam from the Philippines. Its natural color is striking and its flavor is gently sweet and nutty, which has made it a favorite in desserts, drinks, and cakes.

Ube milk pudding (4 small glasses)

• 1/2 cup cooked and mashed ube (fresh or frozen)
• 2 cups milk or coconut milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Toasted coconut flakes to serve

Steps

1. Blend the ube with half the milk until smooth.
2. Pour into a pan with the rest of the milk and sugar. Heat gently, stirring.
3. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir until thick, about 3 minutes.
4. Stir in vanilla, pour into glasses, and chill for 2 hours.
5. Top with toasted coconut.

Tips

• Use ube extract if fresh ube is hard to find, but check the label for added sugar.
• Keep portions small if you are managing blood sugar.