Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Spread)
Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Spread) is creamy, velvety, and gently sweet, with a hint of vanilla that complements the earthy richness of purple yam. Butter and condensed milk create a luscious texture perfect for spreading or spooning. Serve it chilled as a dessert, merienda, or as a topping for halo-halo and pastries when you want a vibrant, nostalgic Filipino treat.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Spread), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the yam in the boiling water until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and let it cool until easy to handle. Peel and finely grate the flesh.
- 2
Melt the butter in a wok over medium heat. Stir in the condensed milk and vanilla extract. Add the grated purple yam. Lower the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is sticky but not dry, about 30 minutes. Pour in the evaporated milk; cook and stir for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 3
Transfer the yam mixture to a container and let it cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Chill before serving.
- Calories 410.84 kcal High 21%
- Protein 8.12 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 66.96 g 24%
- Total Fat 10.91 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 6.75 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 31.67 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 64.08 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 7.54 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 38.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 273.85 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 2.11 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 200.28 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 26.39 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.93 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.52 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Spread) is a Filipino dessert recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Condensed Milk, Evaporated Milk, and Purple Sweet Potato. Each serving provides about 410.84 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Spread)?
- It is a Filipino recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dessert or side dish or snack.
- What is Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Spread) made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Condensed Milk, Evaporated Milk, Purple Sweet Potato, Vanilla Extract. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Spread)?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 410.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Spread) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Spread) healthy?
- Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Spread) has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 410.84 calories and 8.12 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.75 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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