The dessert is a course that typically comes at the end of a meal, usually consisting of sweet foods. The food consumed during dessert include but are not limited to sweet concoctions and it can be served hot or cold. Common desserts include cakes, sweetened biscuits, gelatin dishes, pastries, ice cream, pies, pudding, and candies. Fruit may also be eaten with or as a dessert. Variations of desserts can be found all around the world. In some countries elements of other meals like breakfast foods can be served with honey and jams which can also be considered a type of dessert.
This is Kutsinta (Brown Rice Cake). Kutsinta is one of the popular Filipino rice cake snacks. It’s topped with freshly grated coconut and it is typically eaten as a mid-day snack in the Philippines. Enjoy this recipe from all of us at Filipino Chow.
This is Puto Bumbong. It is traditionally made from a special variety of sticky or glutinous rice (called pirurutong) which has a distinctively purple color. Puto Bumbong is commonly eaten during Christmas in the Philippines. It is served topped with butter or margarine and shredded coconut mixed with brown sugar. Enjoy this recipe from all …
This is Macaroni Salad. This is the type of dessert that is normally served during holidays in the Philippines. This particular version macaroni salad does not contain chicken, which is frequently included. Enjoy this recipe from all of us at Filipino Chow.
This is Ginataang Bilo-Bilo. Ginataang Bilo-Bilo is an old-time favorite of Filipinos. Typically made with glutinous rice balls, tapioca pearls, sweet potatoes, purple yam, tropical fruits and coconut milk. This is a delicious and filling snack specially if you love anything with coconut milk in it. Ginataang Bilo-Bilo is also perfect during rainy days. Enjoy …
This is Suman Moron. Suman Moron is a particular type of suman made with a chocolate layer twisted around the vanilla layer, so it creates a spiralized appearance and it has crushed peanuts too. The crunch of the peanuts is what makes this suman a crowd favorite. This is made with glutinous rice flour (malagkit). …
This is Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole. Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole is a delicious mashed sweet potato casserole with a crunchy pecan topping and is usually served during Thanksgiving. Enjoy this recipe from all of us at Filipino Chow.
This is Ginataang Halo Halo. Ginataang Halo Halo in Bikolano is also called Binignit in Visayan. It is a staple food in the Philippines. It is traditionally cooked and served during Good Friday when Catholics fast and avoid meat. This is also a popular afternoon snack so Filipinos can make this any day really. Some …
This is Ginataang Minatamis na Munggo . Ginataang Minatamis na Munggo is a dessert made from mung beans (Munggo or Monggo) cooked in coconut milk. This is considered a comfort food for Filipinos. Enjoy this recipe from all of us at Filipino Chow.
This is Chewy Chocolate Walnut Brownies. Brownies are America’s favorite bar cookie, baked square or bar. They are common lunchbox fare and often accompanied by milk or coffee. Enjoy this recipe from all of us at Filipino Chow.