No-Bake Ube Decadence—Silky, Creamy & Festive
JojoM
Ultra-easy panna-cotta-style ube dessert with gulaman—simmer, chill, top with purple cake crumbs. Affordable, make-ahead, perfect for gifting.
No-Bake Ube Decadence
A silky, ultra-creamy dessert made with a gulaman-set cream base and topped with festive ube-tinted cake crumbs. No oven needed—just chill and serve.
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📝 Ingredients
Cream Base
- 500g double cream (2 cups)
- 250g evaporated milk (1 cup)
- 100g white sugar (½ cup)
- 10g unflavoured gulaman powder (or ~20g powdered gelatine)
- 250g water (1 cup)
Ube Crumb Topping
- 100g plain chiffon or vanilla cupcake crumbs (2 cups)
Tip: Use leftover cake and pulse to fine crumbs. - 1.5ml ube flavouring/extract (¼ tsp)
Add a few drops at a time to avoid bitterness.
🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Cream Base
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together water, sugar, evaporated milk, cream, and gulaman until dissolved.
- Heat gently over medium, stirring often. Do not let it boil.
- Once steaming, remove from heat and strain into a jug.
2. Portion & Chill
- Pour the hot mixture into 8 lightly oiled ramekins or takeaway cups.
- Chill in the fridge for 2–3 hours until fully set.
3. Make Ube Crumbs
- Pulse cake crumbs in a food processor until fine.
- Add a few drops of ube extract and pulse until evenly tinted. Don’t overdo it.
4. Finish & Serve
- To unmould, run a spatula around the edges or dip ramekins briefly in warm water.
- Top with ube crumbs and serve chilled.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Don’t boil the dairy—just a gentle simmer.
- Strain immediately as gulaman sets fast.
- Lightly oil your moulds for easy release.
- Try flavour variations: chocolate, buko pandan, or lemon.
❓ FAQ
Can I use gelatine instead of gulaman?
Yes. Use 20g powdered gelatine in place of 10g gulaman. Bloom it in part of the water before stirring into the hot mixture (off heat).
Why did my cream base split or turn grainy?
The dairy likely boiled. Always remove from heat once steaming to avoid curdling.
🧮 Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 29g (Sat Fat: 18g)
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 40mg
- Carbs: 20g (Sugar: 18g, Fiber: 0g)
- Protein: 3g
💬 Comments
Kara:
Set perfectly and the crumbs gave it that ube hit—so easy for potlucks! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Migs:
Did it in microwaveable cups for giveaways. Next time I’ll try buko pandan. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Elaine:
Not too sweet and super creamy. Tip: strain into a jug for clean pours. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
No-Bake Ube Decadence—Silky, Creamy & Festive
JojoMUltra-easy panna-cotta-style ube dessert with gulaman—simmer, chill, top with purple cake crumbs. Affordable, make-ahead, perfect for gifting.
Chef's Tips
Warm only to a gentle simmer to avoid curdling; do not boil.
Strain into cups quickly as gulaman sets fast.
For easy unmoulding, lightly oil ramekins or dip bottoms in warm water for 5–8 seconds.
Flavour swaps: chocolate, buko pandan, or lemon extract instead of ube.
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Ingredients
Cream Base
Ube Crumb Topping
Instructions
Cook the Cream Base
- 1
Add water, sugar, evaporated milk, cream, and gulaman to a saucepan; whisk to dissolve.
- 2
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring; do not boil.
- 3
Once steaming, remove from heat and immediately strain into a jug.
Portion & Chill
- 1
Pour into 8 lightly oiled ramekins or takeaway cups.
- 2
Refrigerate until fully set, about 2–3 hours.
Make Ube Crumbs
- 1
Pulse cake in a food processor to fine crumbs.
- 2
Add a few drops of ube flavouring and pulse to evenly tint; do not overdo the extract.
Finish & Serve
- 1
To unmould, run a thin spatula around edges and invert; or serve in cups.
- 2
Top generously with ube crumbs and serve chilled.
Comments & Reviews
Elaine
11/12/2025
Not too sweet and super creamy. Tip: strain into a jug for clean pours.
Migs
11/12/2025
Did it in microwaveable cups for giveaways. Next time I’ll try buko pandan.
Kara
11/12/2025
Set perfectly and the crumbs gave it that ube hit—so easy for potlucks!
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 ramekin (1/8 recipe)
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
