Uso Halaya

Name: Uso Halaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
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

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

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

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

Cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, for 30 minutes until thick.
3

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

Continue stirring for 10 to 15 minutes until the paste becomes very dense and pulls away easily from the pan.
5

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

Questions

Can I make Uso Halaya dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Uso Halaya keep?

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

Can I halve or double Uso Halaya?

Yes. As written it serves 8. 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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