Adding some excitement to your Instagram feed is easy with the vibrant purple hue of ube. These 17 stunning recipes showcase the versatility of this ingredient in both sweet and healthy treats. The ube boasts a unique taste and texture, often described as similar to a sweet potato, but with a sweeter twist. Its striking appearance makes it an ideal choice for visually appealing desserts. Moreover, its nutritional benefits make it a guilt-free option for those seeking healthier indulgences.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, ube is also a nutritious addition to your diet. Packed with antioxidants and other essential nutrients, it’s an excellent choice for health-conscious foodies. Whether you’re looking for something fun, unique, or simply Instagram-worthy, these 17 ube recipes are sure to impress.
Ube Ice Cream
Fresh from our kitchen to yours comes a revolutionary ice cream recipe that defies conventional methods. Sounds like a mythical promise? Don’t be skeptical yet! With just four simple ingredients – heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, ube flavoring extract, and ube powder – you can whip up this luscious purple treat in an astonishingly short time frame of just 10 minutes.
The result is nothing short of miraculous: a smooth, creamy, and surprisingly delightful ice cream that will leave you wondering how something so divine could be achieved with such minimal effort.
Ube Mochi Waffles Recipe (Gluten-Free)
Finding yourself in need of a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast option? Look no further! These gluten-free waffles are not only healthy but also boast delightfully crisp edges and fluffy centers. Kids will go wild for the vibrant purple color, making them perfect for a fun twist on traditional waffles. With a preparation time of just 10 minutes, you can whip up a batch in no time. Plus, take it to the next level with the optional ube glaze for an extra dose of purply goodness.
And don’t worry about getting creative – these waffles pair beautifully with a wide range of toppings, from classic syrups to fresh fruits and nuts.
Ube Pancakes
Taking a break from traditional breakfast foods can be just what the doctor ordered. Typically, we associate breakfast with pancakes or waffles made with common ingredients like eggs, flour, and butter. However, these ube-infused flapjacks offer a refreshing twist on a classic recipe. Made with the unique flavor of ube, coconut milk, eggs, vanilla extract, butter, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, they’re an exciting way to start your day.
Ube Cake Roll
Oddly enough, I have a soft spot for ube desserts, and among all the options available, the ube cake roll takes the crown. Its soft, cloud-like chiffon cake paired with the fluffy whipped cream filling creates a match made in heaven. One of the best things about this dessert is that it’s not as daunting to make as you might think.
The most challenging part of the process lies in rolling it up without causing any damage, but with a bit of care and attention to detail, it shouldn’t pose too much of an issue. To achieve that beautiful purple hue, ube flavoring will be incorporated into both the cake and filling, making each component truly vibrant. While it’s stunningly pretty, I’m confident you’ll agree that this dessert is almost too alluring to resist, even for a moment.
Easy Ube Mochi Recipe (Gluten-Free)
Zeroing in on the essentials, this gluten-free dessert recipe is an indulgent treat that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. With just ten simple ingredients, you’ll be whipping up these chewy, buttery delights in no time. And the best part? You likely have all the necessary components on hand, with the exception of maybe ube extract and mochiko flour. These tasty treats are not only delicious but also a mess-free way to enjoy the rich flavor of ube, making them a hit with kids.
Ube Crinkles (Purple Yam Crinkles)
Delighting in the simplicity of making ube cookies is a treat for many bakers. The ingredients are straightforward: sugar, vegetable oil, egg, ube jam and extract, flour, baking powder, salt, and powdered sugar. While violet food dye can be added to enhance the purple hue, it’s not always necessary. These soft, crumbly treats have a subtle taste that complements hot tea or coffee beautifully.
Ube Mamon
Creating an assortment of bite-sized sponge cakes is a delightful way to elevate your baking experience. A dozen miniature soft and fluffy purple sponge cakes will surely bring a smile to anyone’s face. To make these adorable treats, you’ll only need eight ingredients and approximately 40 minutes of preparation time. The compact size of these cakes makes them perfect for snacking on any time of day, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Hopia Recipe – Munggo and Ube Filling
Not surprisingly, the traditional hopia recipe might appear to be an exception at first glance. It doesn’t immediately showcase the signature purple color of ube that’s present in most other desserts on this list. However, when you take a bite of the traditional version, you’ll discover that the purple hue is still there – it just manifests itself in a different way due to the dough being thin and flaky.
This unique combination pairs perfectly with either the mung bean or ube filling options, which are both incredibly delicious.
Ube Macapuno Cake
Taking a trip down memory lane, many people who didn’t grow up in the Philippines might not be familiar with this classic dessert. However, its uniquely comforting quality has a way of transporting you back to a simpler time and evoking feelings of nostalgia from the very first bite. The combination of rich, sweet flavors – including maple syrup, vanilla, coconut, whipped cream, and ube – creates an irresistible taste experience that’s hard to resist.
And when you add the vibrant touch of bright candied cherries on top, it’s like adding the final flourish to a masterpiece – making it visually stunning as well.
Ube Cheesecake with Coconut Cookie Crust and Coconut Whipped Cream
Gone are the days of thinking that vibrant colors mean complicated recipes. This cheesecake, although visually striking, is incredibly easy to prepare and bake. Its flavor profile may remind you of sweet potato or pumpkin cheesecakes, which you might have tried before. The ube recipe’s crust offers a satisfying crunch, while its light and airy filling melts in your mouth beautifully. To take it to the next level, top it with coconut whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Ube Bars Recipe (Ube Bar Bread)
Ube Rolls
Elevate your baking game by making these unique ube rolls that are almost as impressive as they look! While they do require some time and effort to master, the process is still manageable. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity, with only a few essential ingredients needed: flour, yeast, granulated sugar, egg, butter, coconut milk, salt, and ube jam.
These sweet treats may not be suitable for daily snacks, but they’re ideal for special occasions or pairing with your favorite brunch dishes.
Ube Halaya
Undoubtedly, this lavender jam may not conform to traditional expectations of what a jam should look like, but its unassuming appearance belies a rich and delightful flavor profile. Upon closer inspection, the texture is surprisingly similar to that of fluffed sweet potatoes – soft, airy, and almost ethereal. The flavor, too, is mild and understated yet incredibly good, with subtle hints of floral sweetness that add depth without overpowering the palate.
When it’s finally ready to be devoured, you can enjoy this lovely jam in a variety of ways: spread on toast or bagels for a sweet breakfast treat, used as a filling in desserts like cakes or pastries, or even savored on its own with a spoon. Regardless of how you choose to indulge, the result is consistently fantastic – a testament to the magic that happens when simple ingredients are combined with care and attention.
Ube Donuts
For those seeking a healthier and more vibrant way to indulge in donuts, these baked ube donuts are an ideal alternative. Not only do they taste amazing, but they also boast an incredible aesthetic – much like other ube desserts. One of the best aspects of this recipe is its speed; it can be prepared in under 20 minutes, making it a perfect solution for spontaneous cravings or last-minute gatherings.
Laura Hauser is a food writer and editor passionate about authentic, approachable home cooking.
