The Ultimate Ube Condensed Milk Recipe Guide

Ube condensed milk is a rich, creamy, and vibrant ingredient that enhances various desserts and beverages. Whether you’re making ube lattes, milk teas, or baked treats, this guide will take you through a step-by-step process for making the perfect ube condensed milk, backed by research from SCA, CQI, World Coffee Research, and Barista Hustle.

What is Ube Condensed Milk?

Ube condensed milk is sweetened condensed milk infused with ube (purple yam), giving it a unique nutty, vanilla-like, and subtly sweet flavor. This ingredient is popular in Filipino and Southeast Asian desserts and works well in coffee, lattes, and pastries.

Why Make Ube Condensed Milk?

• Rich and Creamy Texture: Adds depth to coffee, milk teas, and desserts.

• Naturally Sweet and Nutty Flavor: Enhances lattes, ice creams, and pastries.

• Versatile: Can be used as a topping, sweetener, or key ingredient in recipes.

Ube Condensed Milk Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk

• ½ cup ube halaya (purple yam jam) or 1 tsp ube extract

• ¼ cup whole milk or coconut milk

• 1 tbsp butter (optional, for extra richness)

Instructions:

1. Heat condensed milk and milk in a saucepan over low heat.

2. Add ube halaya or ube extract and stir continuously.

3. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t burn.

4. Add butter (optional) and whisk until smooth.

5. Let it cool before transferring to an airtight container.

6. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

How to Use Ube Condensed Milk

1. Ube Sweetened Coffee or Latte

• Add 1-2 tbsp of ube condensed milk to hot or iced coffee.

• Stir well for a creamy and flavorful drink.

2. Ube Milk Tea

• Mix ube condensed milk with black or green tea.

• Add ice for a refreshing treat.

3. Ube Desserts

• Use it as a topping for halo-halo, cakes, or pancakes.

• Swirl into cheesecake batter for extra flavor.

4. Ube Ice Cream Base

• Combine with whipped cream and freeze for a homemade no-churn ice cream.

How to Make Ube Condensed Milk Without Ube Jam

If you don’t have ube halaya, try these alternatives:

• Ube Extract: Use ½ tsp per cup of condensed milk.

• Ube Powder: Dissolve 1 tsp in warm milk before mixing.

• Purple Sweet Potato: Blend with condensed milk for a similar flavor.

FAQs About Ube Condensed Milk

1. What is Ube Condensed Milk?

It is sweetened condensed milk infused with ube, used in coffee, desserts, and drinks.

2. What Does Ube Condensed Milk Taste Like?

It has a creamy, nutty, and vanilla-like flavor with natural sweetness.

3. Can I Use Ube Condensed Milk in Coffee?

Yes! It makes an excellent sweetener for ube lattes, iced coffees, and espresso drinks.

4. How Long Does Ube Condensed Milk Last?

Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

5. Can I Make Ube Condensed Milk Dairy-Free?

Yes! Substitute condensed milk with coconut condensed milk for a dairy-free option.

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