Try this easy Ube Jelly dessert recipe with its delicious combination of cheese, sweetened milk, and ube jelly flavors. With its delectable mix of tastes and textures, this salad is a feast for the senses. This simple yet creamy and decadent Filipino dessert is perfect for any occasion and will definitely leave you wanting more!
Looking for more Filipino Recipes like this? Buko Pandan, Avocado Sago Jelly or Mango Sago.
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What is Ube Jelly?
This Ube Jelly dessert is made with a delicious mix of cheddar cheese, tapioca, nata de coco, and the deliciously rich, vibrantly purple ube gulaman, which offers an amazing blend of flavors and textures.
It's a refreshing and perfect dessert for everyone on a warm, sunny day. For a truly unique and amazing culinary experience, try this Cheesy Ube Jelly Salad on your next creamy and sweet treat on any occasion. It is so simple to make and will surely delight your taste buds!
Health Benefits of Cheese
- Improves bone health.
- Good source of protein.
- Provides probiotic properties.
- Aids weight control and satiety.
- Rich in essential vitamins and minerals.
Top Tips
- For additional flavor and presentation, you can top the Ube Jelly with some shredded ube or more cheese just before serving.
Substitutions
- Instead of regular tapioca pearls, you may use boba pearls as an alternative. It will give the jelly salad another texture.
- Coconut Milk: Substitute some or all of the water in your ube jelly recipe with coconut milk for a richer, creamier flavor.
- Agar-Agar: If you prefer a vegetarian or vegan option, replace gelatin with agar-agar in the recipe. Follow the package instructions for proper usage.
- Garnishes: Add a finishing touch to your ube jelly by garnishing it with whipped cream, grated cheese, or toasted coconut before serving.
Variations
- Grate or cut into cubes your chosen cheese, such as cheddar or cream cheese, into little pieces for this recipe.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness and creaminess of this recipe according to your taste preferences.
- Ube Pandan Jelly: Combine the flavors of ube and pandan by layering ube and pandan-flavored jellies. Make separate batches of ube and pandan-flavored jelly mixtures, then layer them in a mold for a visually stunning and flavorful dessert.
- Ube Tapioca Pearl Jelly: Add cooked tapioca pearls to your ube jelly mixture for a fun and chewy texture. Prepare the tapioca pearls separately according to package instructions, then fold them into the ube jelly mixture before setting.
- Ube Coconut Agar-Agar: Combine ube with agar-agar and coconut milk for a refreshing and vegan-friendly dessert. Use agar-agar instead of gelatin to set the mixture, and incorporate coconut milk for added creaminess and flavor.
Storage
- Place any leftover ube jelly salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it cool. For maximum freshness and flavor, consume it within 2–3 days.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- cooked tapioca pearls
- water
- brown sugar
- unflavored gulaman powder
- ube flavoring
- all-purpose cream
- condensed milk
- cheddar cheese
- nata de coco
Instructions
Cook the tapioca pearls according to the directions.
Combine water, brown sugar, gulaman powder, and a tablespoon of ube flavoring in a pot. Stir well until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly:
Turn off the heat and transfer to a heat-proof rectangular container. Let it set and cool completely. Once the jelly has been set and firm, slice it into medium-sized squares:
In a large container or mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well:
Let it cool in the fridge before serving. Enjoy!
Hint: To jelly to cool down quickly, place the container in an ice bath. This will bring down the temperature and help the jelly set firm much quicker.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is made of ube (purple yam), a starchy tuber with a characteristic purple-colored flesh that varies in hue and is commonly used in Filipino cuisine.
Ube has a nutty, vanilla flavor and provides sweetness and color to the dish.
Ube has a sweet flavor that some compare to honey, vanilla, or white chocolate, whereas taro has a raw, starchy, slightly nutty flavor.
Ube Jelly
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked tapioca pearls
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 packs unflavored gulaman powder
- 2 cups all-purpose cream
- 1 cup condensed milk
- ½ cup cheddar cheese gradar
- ½ cup nata de coco
Instructions
- Cook the tapioca pearls according to the directions.
- Combine water, brown sugar, gulaman powder, and a tablespoon of ube flavoring in a pot. Stir well until the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly.
- Turn off the heat and transfer to a heat-proof rectangular container. Let it set and cool completely.
- Once the jelly has been set and firm, slice it into medium-sized squares.
- In a large container or mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
- Let it cool in the fridge before serving.
Notes
- In order for the jelly to cool down fast, place the container in an ice bath. This will bring down the temperature and helps the jelly to set firm much quicker.
- Instead of regular tapioca pearls, you may use boba pearls as an alternative. It will give the jelly salad another texture.
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Jane says
This recipe is so good! I brought to my family potluck and everyone enjoyed it!
Lainey says
Oh, wow. I'm glad to know that everyone enjoyed this recipe. Thank you, Jane! 🙂