Ube Balls

Ube Balls – Bite-Sized Filipino Dessert Bliss!

Turn vibrant purple yam (ube) into these crispy, creamy, and irresistibly cheesy bite-sized treats! Perfect for merienda, kids’ parties, or as a sweet pulutan, these golden-fried ube balls with gooey cheese centers will be the star of any dessert table.

Why You’ll Love These Ube Balls:

🍠 Naturally Vibrant – Ube’s gorgeous purple hue wows guests
🧀 Surprise Cheese Center – Stretchy, salty-sweet perfection
🍯 Crispy & Creamy – Golden crust with velvety ube filling
🎉 Party Hit – Kid-friendly and great for handaan (gatherings)

Secrets to Perfect Ube Balls:

✔️ Use real ube (or ube halaya) – For authentic flavor (avoid artificial color)
✔️ Freeze before frying – Holds shape better
✔️ Double-coat in breadcrumbs – For extra crunch

How to Serve Them Like a Pro:

🍦 With ube ice cream – Double the purple goodness
☕ With hot chocolate – Classic Filipino merienda pairing
📦 In colorful paper cups – For easy party serving

Fun Fact: Ube’s natural sweetness means less sugar needed – a slightly healthier treat!

Love ube desserts? Try Ube Halaya or Ube Cheese Kamote Turon next!

Tag your #UbeBallsOfJoy! 📸

Happy cooking! 😋💜

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Ube Balls

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying Cuisine: Asian, Filipino Courses: Snacks, Sweets Recipe Keys: Dairy Desserts E Egg Kids

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 30 mins Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 565

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Ube balls are a great and tasty snack or dessert. It’s great to make as a treat for kids or for everyone who wants a sweet delicacy.

Ingredients

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Servings

• ¹⁄₂ kg Sweet Potato
• ³⁄₄ cup Condensed milk (ube flavor)
• 1 cup All Purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Melted Butter
• 1 Egg
• Breadcrumbs
• Cooking Oil

Instructions

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1. Peel and cut the sweet potato. Put it in a pot and add water, then boil and cook till tender.

2. Put the cooked sweet potatoes in a bowl. Grind or mash it manually.

3. In a separate bowl, pour condensed milk ube flavor. Then add the melted butter and the mashed sweet potato. Mix until well combined.

4. Add the all-purpose flour gradually. Continue mixing until consistency is achieved.

5. Scoop the mixture according to your desired size. Put cubed cheese fillings inside, seal it and roll it to form a ball.

6. In a separate bowl, crack an egg and beat it well. Dip the sweet potato balls in beaten egg then dredge them with breadcrumbs.

7. Fry sweet potato balls in preheated cooking oil. Fry it on medium heat.

8. Move it to a strainer or use a table napkin to drain excess oil.

9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 565kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22.1g34%

Saturated Fat 6.7g34%

Cholesterol 40mg14%

Sodium 322mg14%

Potassium 220mg7%

Total Carbohydrate 81.4g28%

Dietary Fiber 3.3g14%

Sugars 37.4g

Protein 11.8g24%

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Calcium 16 mg

Iron 16 mg

Vitamin D 13 IU

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Ube balls, sweets, dessert, ube desserts, sweet potato snacks,

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