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.
π Naturally Vibrant β Ubeβs gorgeous purple hue wows guests
π§ Surprise Cheese Center β Stretchy, salty-sweet perfection
π― Crispy & Creamy β Golden crust with velvety ube filling
π Party Hit β Kid-friendly and great for handaan (gatherings)
βοΈ Use real ube (or ube halaya) β For authentic flavor (avoid artificial color)
βοΈ Freeze before frying β Holds shape better
βοΈ Double-coat in breadcrumbs β For extra crunch
π¦ With ube ice cream β Double the purple goodness
β With hot chocolate β Classic Filipino merienda pairing
π¦ In colorful paper cups β For easy party serving
Fun Fact: Ubeβs natural sweetness means less sugar needed β a slightly healthier treat!
Love ube desserts? Try Ube Halaya or Ube Cheese Kamote Turon next!
Tag your #UbeBallsOfJoy! πΈ
Happy cooking! ππ
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Video Recipe: Ube Balls
Ube balls are a great and tasty snack or dessert. Itβs great to make as a treat for kids or for everyone who wants a sweet delicacy.
Peel and cut the sweet potato. Put it in a pot and add water, then boil and cook till tender.
Put the cooked sweet potatoes in a bowl. Grind or mash it manually.
In a separate bowl, pour condensed milk ube flavor. Then add the melted butter and the mashed sweet potato. Mix until well combined.
Add the all-purpose flour gradually. Continue mixing until consistency is achieved.
Scoop the mixture according to your desired size. Put cubed cheese fillings inside, seal it and roll it to form a ball.
In a separate bowl, crack an egg and beat it well. Dip the sweet potato balls in beaten egg then dredge them with breadcrumbs.
Fry sweet potato balls in preheated cooking oil. Fry it on medium heat.
Move it to a strainer or use a table napkin to drain excess oil.
Serve and enjoy!
Servings 6
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.