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Uso Halaya

A rich and creamy Filipino sweet spread made from purple yam, coconut milk, and butter cooked to a dense texture.

60 minMediumServes 8280 cal/serving

FilipinoDessertStovetopVegetarianKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb purple yam, grated
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large nonstick pan over medium heat, combine 1 lb grated purple yam, 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, and 1/2 cup evaporated milk.

  2. 2

    Cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, for 30 minutes until thick.

  3. 3

    Add 1/4 cup cubed unsalted butter and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the pan, stirring continuously until melted and fully incorporated.

  4. 4

    Continue stirring for 10 to 15 minutes until the paste becomes very dense and pulls away easily from the pan.

  5. 5

    Transfer the mixture to a greased mold, smooth the top surface, and allow to cool before serving.

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Questions

How long does Uso Halaya take?

As written, 60 minutes: 15 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (30 minutes): "Cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, for 30 minutes until thick."

What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk in Uso Halaya?

The entry for Uso Halaya calls for 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Uso Halaya dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Uso Halaya is 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Uso Halaya vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup evaporated milk and 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Uso Halaya?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 280 calories, with 4 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 120 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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