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Best and Easiest Buko Pandan

Buko Pandan is a traditional Filipino dessert mainly made of coconut strings, tapioca pearls, pandan extract, evaporated milk, agar-agar and condensed milk. It is super easy to make, delicious and refreshing to eat during a warm day!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 9 cups
Calories: 386kcal
Author: Lainey

Ingredients

  • 1 packet of Agar-Agar
  • 2 bags shredded young coconut
  • ⅔ cups mini green tapioca pearls
  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon pandan
  • 1 can nestle cream optional

Instructions

Prepare the Agar-Agar:

  • Follow the package instructions to prepare the Agar-Agar. Set it aside.

Cook the Tapioca Pearls:

  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
  • Add the tapioca pearls to the boiling water.
  • Boil for 15 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
  • Strain the cooked tapioca pearls using a mesh strainer.
  • Allow them to cool for at least 15 minutes.

Combine Ingredients:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled tapioca pearls, shredded young coconut, condensed milk, evaporated milk, Nestle cream (if using), and pandan extract.
  • Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Chill:

  • Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Serving: 1gCalories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg

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