10 Quick and Easy Dessert Recipes for Noche Buena

 Noche Buena, a cherished Filipino Christmas Eve tradition, is a time for families to come together and celebrate the joy of the season. It's a festive feast that marks the beginning of the Christmas festivities, filled with laughter, love, and of course, delicious food. 

Among the highlights of Noche Buena are the sweet treats that grace the table, adding a touch of sweetness to the celebrations. In this blog post, we'll explore 10 quick and easy dessert recipes that you can prepare at home to make your Noche Buena even more memorable.

1. Leche Flan:

Ingredients:

• 10 egg yolks
• 1 can condensed milk
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 1 cup sugar (for caramel)

Instructions:

• Melt sugar in a pan to create caramel.
• Mix egg yolks, condensed milk, and evaporated milk.
• Pour the mixture over the caramel and steam until firm.

source: tasteofhome.com

2. Mango Float:

Ingredients:

• Graham crackers
• 3 ripe mangoes, sliced
• 1 can condensed milk
• 1 pack all-purpose cream

Instructions:

• Layer graham crackers in a dish.
• Mix condensed milk and cream, then spread over the crackers.
• Add a layer of sliced mangoes. Repeat until the dish is filled.

source: 

tasty.co

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3. Cathedral Windows:

Ingredients:

• 1 box fruit-flavored gelatin (assorted colors)
• 1 can condensed milk
• 1 pack all-purpose cream

Instructions:

• Prepare gelatin according to package instructions.
• Mix condensed milk and cream.
• Cut set gelatin into cubes and mix with the milk and cream. Chill until set.

source: panlasangpinoy.com

Also read: 8 CHRISTMAS-THEMED CAKES IN MANILA TO ELEVATE YOUR NOCHE BUENA

4. Chocolate Brownies:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder

Instructions:

• Mix ingredients and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.

source: olivesnthyme.com

5. Biko (Sweet Rice Cake):

Ingredients:

• 2 cups glutinous rice
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 cup brown sugar
• Grated coconut (optional topping)

Instructions:

• Cook glutinous rice, then mix with coconut milk and sugar.
• Steam until sticky. Top with grated coconut if desired.

6. Cheesecake:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups crushed graham crackers
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 4 packages cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs

Instructions:

• Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a pan for the crust.
• Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Pour over crust and bake until set.

source: foxyfolksy.com

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7. Halayang Ube:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups grated purple yam (ube)
• 2 cans coconut milk
• 1 can condensed milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter

Instructions:

• Cook grated ube in coconut milk, condensed milk, and sugar until thick.
• Add butter and continue cooking until the mixture is smooth.

source: kawalingpinoy.com

8. Buko Salad:

Ingredients:

• 4 cups young coconut (buko), shredded
• 1 can fruit cocktail, drained
• 1 can condensed milk
• 1 pack all-purpose cream
• 1 cup kaong (sugar palm)

Instructions:

• Mix shredded buko, fruit cocktail, kaong, condensed milk, and cream.
• Chill before serving.

source: angsarap.net

9. Fruit Salad:

Ingredients:

• 1 can fruit cocktail, drained
• 1 can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 cup Nata de Coco
• 1 cup condensed milk
• 1 pack all-purpose cream

Instructions:

• Mix fruit cocktail, pineapple chunks, and Nata de Coco.
• Stir in condensed milk and cream. Chill before serving.

source: lutongbahayrecipe.com

Also read: NOCHE BUENA: 12 DELICIOUS DISHES TO ENJOY WITH YOUR FAMILY

10. Crema de Fruta:

Ingredients:

• 1 can fruit cocktail, drained
• 1 pack Graham crackers
• 1 can condensed milk
• 1 pack all-purpose cream
• 1/2 cup melted butter

Instructions:

• Line a dish with Graham crackers.
• Mix condensed milk and cream, then spread over the crackers.
• Add a layer of fruit cocktail. Repeat until the dish is filled. Chill before serving.

source: yummy.ph

These desserts are sure to add a delightful touch to your Noche Buena feast. Feel free to explore other Filipino favorites like Cheesecake, Halayang Ube, Buko Salad, Fruit Salad, and Crema de Fruta to create a dessert spread that will leave your family and friends with sweet memories. May your Noche Buena be filled with love, joy, and the sweetness of these homemade delights!