Try these Ube Tarts! They’re sweet and creamy with a rich purple filling. Baked in buttery, flaky pie crusts, they melt in your mouth. Made with ube halaya, each bite has a smooth texture. You'll love the hint of nutty, coconut-like flavor!
Ube recipes are popular in the Philippines. Ube Hopia, Ube Maja Blanca, and Ube Champorado are just some of them. If you love tart recipes, this one is a must-try!
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What are Ube Tarts?
Ube Tarts are delightful pastry desserts. They’re loaded with creamy ube (purple yam) sweetness. These treats have wonderful flavors and a beautiful purple color. The sweetness is just right and the crust is flaky and delicious.
Ube is commonly used for Filipino desserts. This tasty tart is one of the most popular ways to enjoy it. Each bite tastes like buttery shortbread crust with creamy ube cheesecake filling. It’s soft, rich, and so good you'll want more!
History of Ube Tarts
Ube Tarts are a Filipino twist on classic mini pies or custard tarts. They’re filled with creamy ube halaya made from purple yam. The recipe likely came from Spanish and American baking influences during colonial times.
Filipinos began using local ingredients like ube. They created sweet pastries with their own flavors and style. Over time, they added toppings and made crusts easier.
They use muffin pans or molds with a removable bottom. Today, they’re loved for their bright color, unique flavor, and creamy texture.
Health Benefits of Ube
- Promotes heart health.
- Loaded with antioxidants.
- Good source of dietary fiber.
- Provides minerals and vitamins.
- Enhances energy and exercise performance.
Substitutions
- Mini tart shells – Use homemade pie crusts, phyllo cups, or graham cracker crusts.
- Cream cheese – Swap with vegan cream cheese, Greek yogurt, or mascarpone.
- Ube jam – Use mashed purple sweet potatoes or taro paste with a sweetener.
- Sweetened condensed milk – Try coconut condensed milk for a dairy-free option.
- Ube flavoring – Use vanilla extract and purple food coloring. Or add a touch of matcha green tea powder for a fun twist.
- Salt – You can skip it if needed; it’s just a pinch.
Recipe Variations
- Flanbae Ube Tarts – Add a layer of leche flan under the ube. It creates a creamy flan-inspired tart.
- Mini Ube Pie Bites – Use crushed graham crusts and chill instead of baking for a no-bake version.
- Holiday Ube Tarts – Decorate with sprinkles, fruit, or candy based on the season (Valentine’s, Christmas, etc.).
- Ube-Matcha Tarts – Add 1 teaspoon of matcha powder to the ube filling. It gives a tasty fusion twist.
Storage
- Let the tarts cool completely first. Then place them in an airtight container or wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- To serve, thaw them in the fridge overnight. Or leave at room temperature for a few hours. To bring back crispness, pop them in the oven for a few minutes.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- Premade mini tart shells
- Cream cheese
- Ube jam
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Ube flavoring
- Salt
- Valentine's Day Dark Chocolate Candy (optional)
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, add all ingredients except the tart shells.
Mix everything until well combined. Use a handheld mixer.
Pour the ube filling into the mini tart shells and bake for 10 minutes. Then remove the tarts from the oven. Let them cool completely.
Top with DOVE® CHOCOLATE and serve to your loved ones!
Hint: Fill the tart shells with a piping bag or a spoon to ensure proper distribution of the ube filling.
⭐ Top Tip
Feel free to adjust the sweetness of your filling to your liking. You can also choose between homemade or store-bought ube custard filling or ube halaya, and top it with grated cheese, white chocolate, toasted coconut flakes, or a dollop of whipped cream.
For convenience, use ready-made tart shells - or make your crust from scratch if you have the time!
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Ube Tarts
Ingredients
- 24 premade mini tart shells
- 1 8oz cream cheese room temperature
- 6 oz ube jam room tempreature
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoons ube flavoring
- pinch salt
- Valentine's Day Dark Chocolate Candy optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients and mix until well combined. (Use a handheld mixer or stand mixer).
- Pour the ube filling into the mini tart shells and bake for 10 minutes
- Remove from oven and cool completely. Top with DOVE® CHOCOLATE and serve to your loved ones.
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Liz says
Lainey, I tried these and these tasted amazing! Good job on this one!
Sweet says
Yummy Ube recipe! I'll try this soon