Ube Halaya with Cheese
Ube halaya with cheese is a rich purple yam jam slow-cooked in coconut milk, condensed milk, and butter until thick and glossy. A layer of shredded cheddar on top adds a salty contrast to the sweet ube.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 405kcal
Cost: $
Equipment
- 1 Heavy-bottomed cooking pot Spreads heat evenly so the halaya cooks smoothly during the long stir.
- 1 Wooden spatula Scrapes the bottom and sides of the pot as the mixture thickens.
- 1 Serving container or llanera Holds the finished halaya and gives it a neat, even shape.
Ingredients
- 1 lbs purple yam grated
- 1 can condensed milk 14 oz.
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon ube flavoring
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Pour the coconut milk into a cooking pot and bring it to a boil.2 cups coconut milk
- Pour in the condensed milk. Stir until well combined, then let the mixture return to a boil.1 can condensed milk
- Add the grated purple yam and ube flavoring. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring continuously to keep the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pot.1 lbs purple yam, 1 teaspoon ube flavoring
- Add the butter and keep stirring. Cook for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until the ube halaya reaches your desired thickness.3 tablespoons butter
- Transfer the ube halaya to a serving container. Spread it evenly, then top with the shredded cheddar cheese.1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- Serve the Ube Halaya with Cheese warm or chilled. Share and enjoy!
Notes
Frozen grated ube – Thaw frozen grated ube completely and drain any excess liquid before adding it to the pot so the cooking time stays on track.
Llanera shape – Brush a llanera or small mold with melted butter, press in the warm halaya, and chill until set for clean slices with the cheese on top.
Storage – Keep the halaya covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze it without the cheese for up to 3 months and add fresh cheddar after thawing.
Scaling – When doubling the recipe, use a wider pot so the moisture cooks off evenly, and plan on a few extra minutes of stirring.
Cheese variation – Grated queso de bola makes a festive holiday topping in place of cheddar.
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 778mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 2mg