Ube Milkshake Recipe: Creamy Purple Perfection

Ube Milkshake Recipe: Creamy Purple Perfection

A vibrant Filipino dessert drink blending ube extract, condensed milk, and vanilla ice cream for a silky-smooth purple treat. Honors traditional flavors with modern accessibility.

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Course: Milkshakes

Cuisine: Filipino

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 520kcal

Author: Maya Collins

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ube extract (purple yam extract)
1 tablespoon ube powder (or ube flour)
1/2 cup whole milk (or non-dairy milk)
1/2 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
1/3 cup condensed milk
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh ube (optional, for fresh flavor)
Ice cubes for blending

Instructions

Combine ube extract, ube powder, milk, and condensed milk in a blender.
Add vanilla ice cream and blend until smooth. If using fresh ube, add it with the ice cream.
Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more condensed milk if desired.
Return to blender and blend until ice particles are fully crushed and the mixture is creamy.
Serve immediately in chilled glasses with whipped cream and ube powder as garnish.

Notes

For non-dairy version, use coconut milk condensed milk and plant-based ice cream
Fresh ube can be substituted with additional extract or ube paste if available
Store leftovers in fridge for up to 2 days (best consumed fresh)
Add toppings like crushed toasted macapuno or chocolate sprinkles for fun variations

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