Yummy Filipino Buko Pandan Salad
Buko Pandan Salad is a beloved Filipino dessert known for its refreshing, creamy, and slightly sweet flavor. This delightful treat is a perfect combination of young coconut meat (buko), colorful jelly cubes, and a creamy mixture of sweetened condensed milk, all-purpose cream, and buko pandan flavoring. The pandan flavoring gives the dessert its signature fragrant and tropical taste, making it a favorite for gatherings, parties, or simply as a cool treat on a warm day. The salad is easy to prepare and requires no baking, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion.
To make this Buko Pandan Salad, start by combining the young coconut meat, jelly cubes, and optional add-ins like cooked tapioca pearls (sago), nata de coco (coconut gel), and kaong (sugar palm fruit) in a large mixing bowl. These ingredients add a variety of textures, from the chewiness of the sago to the crunch of the nata de coco, making every bite exciting. Next, mix in the sweetened condensed milk, all-purpose cream, and buko pandan flavoring until everything is well-coated and evenly combined. The result is a creamy, colorful, and fragrant dessert that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Once mixed, the salad is best served chilled. Simply place it in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld together and the dessert to cool completely. The cold temperature enhances its refreshing quality, making it a perfect treat to beat the heat or to end a hearty meal on a sweet note.
Buko Pandan Salad is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a versatile dessert. You can customize it by adding other ingredients like fresh fruits or adjusting the sweetness to suit your taste. Whether you’re serving it at a party or enjoying it at home, this dessert is sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Try this easy and delightful recipe, and experience the tropical flavors of the Philippines in every spoonful!
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Description
This Buko Pandan salad is a delicious Filipino Pandan-flavored cold dessert. The recipe of buko pandan is made of young coconut meat, jelly cubes, sweetened condensed milk, cream and buko pandan flavoring mix until well combined. The dish variation is commonly added with cooked tapioca pearl, or sago, nata de coco, and kaong. Mix everything together in a large mixing bowl, then put in the fridge and serve cold. Try this tasty and refreshing treats.
Ingredients
Instructions
Making the buko pandan jelly
Pour in 3 to 4 cups of buko juice or water in a deep pot. Add the jelly powder or gulaman and mix until it dissolves. Add the sugar and bring it to a boil while stirring constantly.
When it boils, turn off the heat, pour it into a molder or container, and allow it to cool and set. Cut the gelatin jelly into cubes when ready.
Note: You can speed up the cooling process by placing it in the refrigerator.
Mixing
In a large mixing bowl. Put young coconut strips, pandan jelly cubes, nata de coco, kaong, cooked tapioca pearl or sago (if using), condensed milk, and all-purpose cream. Mix until combined.
Add 3 to 4 drops of buko pandan flavor, essence, or extract. Mix again until well combined.
Note: Taste it and adjust the sweetness if necessary. Add more sugar or condensed milk according to your taste.Cover the bowl, or transfer the Buko Pandan Salad to an individual serving cup. Put the cover on and place it in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or until it is cold enough to serve.
Serve cold and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 315kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.4g15%
- Saturated Fat 6.1g31%
- Cholesterol 29mg10%
- Sodium 91mg4%
- Potassium 173mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 55.6g19%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
- Sugars 49.1g
- Protein 3.9g8%
- Calcium 140 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
