Filipino Breakfast, Dessert & Snacks
Here we share an enticing blend of flavors and influences, as we introduce a variety of Filipino breakfast and snack recipe selections that we grew up with to enjoy. Bursting with bold tastes and comforting textures, Filipino breakfasts and snacks provide a delightful start to the day and offer satisfying pick-me-ups throughout the day. From the hearty and savory silog breakfast plates, to the sweet and delectable kakanin snacks, these dishes embody the warmth and richness of Filipino culture.
We will introduce you to a variety of popular Filipino breakfast and snack options that showcase the unique ingredients and culinary creativity of the Philippines, as we invite you to enjoy the vibrant tastes and traditions of Filipino mornings and snack times in your own home.
From Millie’s smooth and fluffy Brazo de Mercedes, Ube-flavored Biko and Buko Pie, to Janis’s award-winning Leche Flan, Turon or delectable Macaroni Salad, and not to mention Ludwig’s Puto Kutsinta, Sapin-sapin, Biniribid, to Miles and Cathy’s Pinakru, Ube Halaya and many more, we’re certain you’ll have a great time deciding what to try next. And we haven’t even started with breakfast items yet, like Pritong Daing, Ginisang Itlog Tocino and Longaniza! And how about Janis’s pickled Hatsara staff? There are so many dishes to choose from, it’s truly amazing!
Cassava Cake, Filipino Yucca Custard Cake Recipe
A quintessential part of Filipino cuisine, the cassava cake recipe is a unique blend of cassava (also known as yucca), coconut milk, eggs, and sugar. Traditionally baked in a rectangular pan and served in slices, this delectable Filipino yucca cake...
Dulce Guava, Minatamis na Bayabas sa Gata
Guava - a highly popular tropical fruit that is native to Mexico, central and south America Guava which over the centuries, adopted as a crop in subtropical and tropical Asia and some tropical parts of the United States like Florida, and North and...
Brazo de Mercedes, Filipino Meringue Rolls
Brazo de Mercedes, a delectable Filipino adaptation of the Swiss Meringue, is a joy to savor. This luscious Filipino Meringue roll is enveloped in creamy custard and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, making it a heavenly delight. Creating...
Ube flavored Biko, Linungkay, Purple Biko
Biko, also known as Linungkay in the Bicol dialect, is a beloved Filipino sweet rice cake often served as a snack or after a meal. It's a staple dish at parties and social gatherings. The cake is made from sweet rice, coconut milk, and brown sugar,...
Chocolate Rice Porridge, Champorado, Samporado
Champorado is a typical Filipino dish that is served as breakfast and oftentimes a snack. It's simply a rice porridge cooked in cocoa, sugar and coconut milk. This Filipino chocolate flavored rice porridge is often served with either fried dried...
Sweet Kalingking Recipe, Sweet Potato Fritters
Kalingking, a delicious sweet potato fritter, shares similarities with Bicol's well-known Filipino banana fritters, also called Maruya in Tagalog, or Sinapot in Bicol. This savory snack originates from the Bicol region and has since gained...
Puto, Kutsinta, Biko, Biniribid Rice Cakes
From puto kutsinta, to biko, sapin-sapin to dila-dila, these are just some of the most popular Filipino rice cakes that made for delicious desserts & snacks. They are mostly sold as street foods by traveling vendors, or they can be made at the...
Sweet & Crispy Turon, Saba Banana Fritters
It's one of a few Saba banana snacks that Filipinos love. Sweet and crispy on the outside and soft and sweet in the inside, Turon or Banana Fritters is coated in brown sugar, wrapped in eggroll wrappers, rolled in sugar once more, then fried till...
Fresh Buko Pie(Young Coconut), Filipino Custard Pie
Buko Pie: A classic Filipino custard pie with a heartwarming origin! This heavenly-tasting pie has earned its place as one of the most beloved Filipino custard pies, with Ube being its primary contender. This scrumptious dessert features young...
Ginataang Saba, Saba in Coconut Milk, Pinakru
Pinakru, or Ginataang Saging na Saba as known in Tagalog, is a dish of Saba bananas cooked to perfection in creamy coconut milk. An all-rounder, it can transition from a hearty breakfast to a soothing dessert. While some enjoy the sweetness...
Minatamis na Saging, Sweetened Saba Bananas
It's so easy to make. This caramelized Saba bananas will serve you as a satifyingly, sweet tasting, snack or dessert. Our Minatamis na Saging na Saba is boiled in brown sugar and vanilla extract, until its sauce thickens, and obviously, Saba...
Award-winning Leche Flan, Mouth-watering Custard Cake
Immerse yourself in the smooth, rich taste of Janis's award-winning Leche Flan recipe. This traditional Filipino Custard Cake is a star attraction at every gathering, with its velvety texture and delectable flavor that echoes Millie's flawless...