Buko Pandan Coconut Dessert

Name: Buko Pandan Coconut Dessert
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 3 cups young coconut strips (buko), fresh or canned, drained; 2 cups pandan-flavored gelatin (green jello or agar-agar jelly), cut into cubes; 1 cup nata de coco (coconut gel), drained; 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup heavy whipping cream or all-purpose cream; 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk; 1/2 tsp pandan extract (or vanilla extract); 4 cups shaved ice or crushed ice

A chilled Filipino party dessert of young coconut strips and chewy pandan-flavored jelly tossed in sweetened cream, served over shaved ice or as a creamy salad. Plan ahead: chill at least 2 hours before serving.

30 minEasyServes 6260 cal/serving

FilipinoDessertNo-CookVegetarianLow CarbLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

3 cups young coconut strips (buko), fresh or canned, drained
2 cups pandan-flavored gelatin (green jello or agar-agar jelly), cut into cubes
1 cup nata de coco (coconut gel), drained
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream or all-purpose cream
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
1/2 tsp pandan extract (or vanilla extract)
4 cups shaved ice or crushed ice

Instructions

1

Prepare the pandan-flavored gelatin (green jello or agar-agar jelly): if using powdered gelatin or agar-agar, follow package directions to make a pandan-flavored jelly, let it set firm, then cut into small cubes. If using pre-made jelly, simply cut into cubes. You will need 2 cups total.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup heavy whipping cream or all-purpose cream, 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk, and 1/2 tsp pandan extract (or vanilla extract) until smooth.
3

Add 3 cups drained young coconut strips (buko), fresh or canned, the cubed pandan-flavored gelatin (green jello or agar-agar jelly), and 1 cup nata de coco (coconut gel), drained to the cream mixture. Fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
4

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
5

To serve, fill individual bowls or glasses with 4 cups shaved ice or crushed ice, then spoon the chilled coconut cream mixture over the top. Serve immediately.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Buko Pandan Coconut Dessert?

As written, 30 minutes: 30 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 2 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Why fold instead of stir in Buko Pandan Coconut Dessert?

Step 3 reads: "Fold gently until everything is evenly coated." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 3 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What can I use instead of pandan in Buko Pandan Coconut Dessert?

The entry for Buko Pandan Coconut Dessert calls for 2 cups pandan-flavored gelatin (green jello or agar-agar jelly), cut into cubes. In its place: A little vanilla extract fills the same aromatic role, though the flavor is different.

How many calories are in Buko Pandan Coconut Dessert?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 260 calories, with 5 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 27 g fat, plus 12 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I make Buko Pandan Coconut Dessert ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Keep Buko Pandan Coconut Dessert covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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