
This Ube Jelly Dessert Drink is a creamy, colorful treat with a light sweetness and tropical flavor. Perfect as a refreshing dessert or a fun party
drink, it’s both beautiful and delicious.
Ingredients
For the Ube Jelly
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1 cup ube juice or diluted ube flavor extract
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2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
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1 teaspoon agar-agar powder (or gelatin)
For the Creamy Milk Base
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1 cup whole milk or coconut milk
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2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (or sugar to taste)
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1/4 cup ube halaya (ube jam) or ube powder mixed with milk
For Serving
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Ice cubes
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Extra milk or coconut milk (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Ube Jelly
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In a small saucepan, combine ube juice, sugar, and agar-agar powder.
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Bring to a gentle boil while stirring continuously.
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Cook for 2–3 minutes until fully dissolved.
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Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and let it cool until set.
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Once firm, cut the jelly into small cubes.
2. Prepare the Creamy Ube Milk
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In a bowl, whisk together milk, condensed milk, and ube halaya until smooth.
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Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
3. Assemble the Drink
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Fill a glass with ice cubes.
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Add a generous layer of ube jelly cubes.
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Pour the creamy ube milk over the jelly.
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Top with extra milk or coconut milk if desired.
Tips
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Coconut milk enhances the tropical flavor.
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For extra texture, add tapioca pearls or nata de coco.
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Chill all ingredients before serving for best taste.
Serving Suggestion
Serve cold with a wide straw or spoon. Stir gently before drinking to enjoy the creamy ube flavor with chewy jelly bites.
Sweet, refreshing, and irresistibly pretty, this Ube Jelly Dessert Drink is a perfect way to treat yourself.