ube milk jelly trifles (Printable Version)
A vibrant, creamy dessert combining ube, milk jelly, and sponge cake, finished with luscious whipped cream.
# What You'll Need:
→ Ube Layer
01 - 1 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
02 - 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
03 - 1/2 cup evaporated milk
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ube extract (optional, for enhanced color and flavor)
→ Milk Jelly Layer
06 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
08 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 teaspoons gelatin powder or 1 tablespoon agar-agar powder
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Sponge Cake Layer
11 - 6 slices plain sponge cake, cut to fit serving glasses
→ Topping
12 - 1 cup whipped cream
13 - Fresh ube cubes or purple sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Whisk ube halaya, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and ube extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
02 - In a saucepan, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Sprinkle gelatin or agar-agar over the surface and allow to bloom for 5 minutes. Warm the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until the gelatin fully dissolves without boiling. Stir in vanilla extract and set aside to cool slightly.
03 - Arrange a layer of sponge cake at the base of each serving glass. Spoon a thick layer of ube mixture over the cake, followed by a layer of milk jelly. Repeat layers if there is space, finishing with milk jelly on top.
04 - Chill assembled glasses in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, or until the jelly is fully set.
05 - Top each chilled dessert with whipped cream and garnish with fresh ube cubes or purple sprinkles as desired before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Easy to assemble in advance for a party
- Fun visual appeal with eye-catching purple and white layers
- Features Filipino flavors with a creamy universal twist
- Adaptable for vegetarians using agar agar
02 -
- Rich in color and flavor this is a festive Filipino inspired dessert
- Chills and sets beautifully so you can prepare it a day ahead
- Customizable for vegetarian diets with agar agar instead of gelatin
03 -
- Always let the jelly mixture cool to just warm before pouring to avoid melting the ube layer beneath
- When using agar agar stir constantly as it sets very quickly once hot
- A little ube extract goes a long way Start with less and add more for color to suit your taste