Corazon’s Ube Decadence Recipe: Best Philippines Dessert
Corazon's Ube Decadence Recipe is a Filipino dessert made with a creamy ube pudding base, whipped cream, and ube cake crumbs. This simple yet flavorful treat uses ube halaya, condensed milk, and all-purpose cream to create a smooth texture with a sweet, nutty taste. Shaped in its classic oval form, it’s perfect for family gatherings, parties, or as a sweet snack. Easy to prepare at home, this ube crème decadence delivers authentic flavor in every bite.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ube halaya (ube jam) – bottled or homemade
- 1 can (370 ml) evaporated milk
- 1 can (300 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup fresh milk
- ½ cup sugar (adjust depending on the sweetness of your ube jam)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in a little milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, fresh milk, sugar, and ube halaya. Stir continuously over medium heat until smooth and well-blended. You’ll notice the color turn into a deep, vibrant purple. The aroma of ube halaya will start to fill your kitchen. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in a little cold milk. Slowly add this to the saucepan, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency. Turn off the heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- 2
Spoon the thickened mixture into oval molds—this shape is part of what makes Corazon’s version stand out. If you don’t have oval molds, ramekins or small dessert glasses work just as well. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- 3
In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the all-purpose cream until light and airy. You don’t need it to be stiff like whipped cream frosting—just fluffy enough to spread.
- 4
Once the pudding base has set, carefully spread a thin layer of whipped cream over each piece. Sprinkle a generous layer of ube cake crumbs (or substitute crumbs) on top. The texture contrast is what makes every bite so enjoyable. Chill again for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors settle.