Must Try Desserts
in the Philippines
Desserts to Try:
Suman
Suman is my Favorite dessert of the Philippines which is sweet sticky rice wrapped in bananas leaves. Sometimes it is filled or covered with ube, but often times it isn’t.
Halo-Halo
This is a shaved ice dish sometimes served or topped with Ice Cream and fruit. This is a classic favorite that is popular in the United States. It is a great dish to eat on those Hot Summer Days.
Magnum Ice Cream Bars
Okay, I know what you are thinking. Why are you mentioning Magnum Ice Cream Bars when we can get them anywhere in the United States? Well because they have different and interesting flavors. At times, I have a hard time finding them in the United States. I really love their white chocolate bars.
Ube Ice Cream
If you are lucky enough to find this in the Philippines, you must try it. Ube is a sweet potato and it is a bright purple in color. It is mildly sweet and I have mostly had this ice cream from a vendor walking down the street, although I haven’t tried hard looking for it in the Philippines since I enjoy it often in the US.
Fruits:
Durian
Durian is an acquired taste and is not for anyone that have issues with smell or texture issues. It is known for its pungent smells that makes it hard to eat for most people. Durian also has a very fleshy, custard-like texture. It has a sweet yet savory taste which is why so many people enjoy it. Henceforth, this fruit isn’t allowed in many hotels, taxis, planes or many indoor places. This is a popular food in the Philippines that is found at almost all Filipino food stands.
Saba Banana
The Saba Banana is a hard banana when raw but can be fairly soft when cooked down. Filipinos love to eat this sweet banana grilled and covered in a brown sugar called maruya. You can get it caramelized on the outside with hard crispy brown sugar called a banana que. Additionally, another Visayan way of eating a Saba Banana is raw and dip it in a salt fish sauce made of bagoong, vinegar, and sili.
Marang
Marang is probably one of my most favorite fruits to eat which is why it is a must try food in the Philippines. I don’t get to have it often since it is usually only available during August – October. The size of this fruit is about the same size as a Durian, however, inside is very different. Moreover, they are little clusters of White Fleshy Sweet individual bites each containing a big brown seed. This fruit isn’t allowed in hotels, taxis, planes or other indoor places.
Fresh and Dried Mangoes
Mangoes are definitely a famous fruit in the Philippines. It is very common to have and eat on the daily. The Dried Mangoes, however, can be expensive to locals so fresh mango is usually the most popular option. The mangoes are so sweet and desirable.
Pineapples
Firstly, pineapples are the most common fruit you can get in the Philippines. Additionally, I have never had pineapples as sweet or as delicious as I have in the Philippines. Moreover, this is another staple fruit you must try when visiting.
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