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Buko Pandan

A classic Filipino dessert featuring fragrant pandan jelly cubes and tender young coconut strips folded into a sweet cream mixture.

25 minEasyServes 6290 cal/serving

FilipinoDessertStovetopVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp green agar-agar powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pandan extract
  • 2 cups shredded young coconut, drained
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream, chilled

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 1 tbsp green agar-agar powder, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp pandan extract.

  2. 2

    Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat while stirring continuously, then simmer for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour the liquid into a shallow dish and chill in the refrigerator until firm, then cut into small cubes.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup chilled heavy cream and 1 cup sweetened condensed milk until smooth.

  5. 5

    Fold in 2 cups drained shredded young coconut and the pandan jelly cubes until well combined.

  6. 6

    Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving cold.

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Questions

How long does Buko Pandan take?

As written, 25 minutes: 15 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 6, 2 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is there a substitute for pandan in Buko Pandan?

The entry for Buko Pandan calls for 1/2 tsp pandan extract. In its place: A little vanilla extract fills the same aromatic role, though the flavor is different.

Can I make Buko Pandan dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Buko Pandan is 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup heavy cream, chilled. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Buko Pandan vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1 cup heavy cream, chilled. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Buko Pandan?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 290 calories, with 4 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 65 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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