Kamoteng Ube Halaya Recipe
Creamy Filipino ube halaya made with either purple sweet potato or real ube, cooked with evaporated milk, condensed milk, powdered milk, and butter. A smooth, rich, and easy kakanin dessert perfect for snacks or special occasions.
- ½ kg kamoteng ube purple sweet potato or real purple yam (ube)
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup condensed milk
- ½ cup powdered milk or coffee mate
- 2 tbsp butter
Boil the kamote or ube in water until soft and fork-tender.
Once soft, remove from heat and let it cool.
Peel the skin carefully.
Grate the softened kamote or ube until smooth.
In a bowl, combine grated kamote/ube, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and powdered milk.
Transfer mixture to a pan and cook over low heat.
Stir continuously to prevent burning and ensure smooth texture.
Once the mixture thickens and starts forming into a mass, add butter.
Continue mixing until it becomes smooth, shiny, and no longer sticks to the pan.
Transfer to molds or trays.
Top with latik if desired.
Let it cool before serving.