Creamy Ube Biko Leche Flan Delight

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup glutinous rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ube extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 can (14 oz) condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sugar (for caramel)

Directions:

  1. Rinse the glutinous rice thoroughly. Combine the rice and water in a saucepan, and cook over medium heat until the water is absorbed.
  2. Add the coconut milk, sugar, and ube extract to the cooked rice. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and becomes sticky. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a separate pan, melt the 1/2 cup of sugar over low heat until it turns into a golden caramel. Pour the caramel into a baking dish, tilting the dish to coat the bottom evenly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Layer the ube biko mixture evenly over the caramel in the baking dish.
  6. Carefully pour the leche flan mixture over the ube biko layer.
  7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it in a larger baking pan. Fill the larger pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the baking dish (bain-marie).
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
  10. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 80 minutes
  11. Kcal: 360 kcal | Servings: 8 servings

FAQs:

  • What is Creamy Ube Biko Leche Flan Delight?
    • Creamy Ube Biko Leche Flan Delight is a Filipino-inspired dessert that combines three distinct components: ube halaya (purple yam jam), biko (sweet sticky rice cake), and leche flan (caramel custard). It’s a layered dessert with rich flavors and textures.
  • How do you make Ube Biko for this dessert?
    • To make Ube Biko, start by cooking glutinous rice until tender, then mix it with coconut milk, sugar, and mashed purple yam (ube halaya). Cook the mixture until it thickens and becomes sticky. This forms the base layer of the dessert.
  • What is Leche Flan and how is it prepared?
    • Leche Flan is a Filipino caramel custard made with eggs, condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Sugar is caramelized to create a syrup, which lines the mold before adding the custard mixture. It’s then steamed until set and chilled before serving.
  • How are these components layered in Creamy Ube Biko Leche Flan Delight?
    • The dessert is assembled by layering the Ube Biko at the bottom, followed by a layer of leche flan, and topped with another layer of Ube Biko. This creates a visually appealing and delicious combination of flavors and textures.
  • Can I prepare Creamy Ube Biko Leche Flan Delight ahead of time?
    • Yes, you can prepare this dessert ahead of time. Once assembled, chill it in the refrigerator to set completely. It’s best served chilled, so making it a day in advance allows the flavors to meld together.

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