Buko Pandan

Name: Buko Pandan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
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

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

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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

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

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat while stirring continuously, then simmer for 2 minutes.
3

Pour the liquid into a shallow dish and chill in the refrigerator until firm, then cut into small cubes.
4

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup chilled heavy cream and 1 cup sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
5

Fold in 2 cups drained shredded young coconut and the pandan jelly cubes until well combined.
6

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

Questions

Can I make Buko Pandan dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Buko Pandan keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Buko Pandan?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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