Dairy-Free Ube Halaya

Indulge in the velvety, vibrant flavors of Dairy-Free Ube Halaya, a plant-based twist on the classic Filipino dessert. Made with fresh or frozen grated ube (purple yam) and enriched with creamy coconut milk, decadent coconut cream, and a hint of vanilla, this dish offers a luscious, naturally sweetened experience by using coconut or brown sugar. With a smooth, jam-like consistency achieved through patient stirring, this ube halaya is free of dairy but packed with rich and nutty flavor. Perfect as a chilled dessert, pastry filling, or a colorful topping, it’s a versatile treat that caters to vegan, lactose-intolerant, and dairy-free diets alike. Easy to make and irresistibly vibrant, this traditional favorite becomes an elevated, plant-based delicacy.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh or frozen grated ube (purple yam)
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 200 ml coconut cream
• 250 ml unsweetened almond milk or oat milk
• 180 grams coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1

If using fresh purple yam, peel, wash, and steam the ube until fork-tender (about 25 minutes). Once cooked, grate or mash the ube and set aside. If using frozen grated ube, simply thaw and set aside.

Step 2

In a large non-stick pan or deep saucepan, combine coconut milk, coconut cream, and almond/oat milk. Stir over medium heat to mix the liquids thoroughly.

Step 3

Add the grated or mashed ube to the pan and stir until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.

Step 4

Add the coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Continue stirring to combine the sweetness and flavor evenly.

Step 5

Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. This process will take 40-50 minutes as the mixture thickens.

Step 6

Once the ube halaya reaches a thick, jam-like consistency and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, add coconut oil and stir well to incorporate.

Step 7

Transfer the ube halaya to greased or lined containers. Smooth the top using the back of a spoon or spatula.

Step 8

Let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a dessert or topping, or use as a filling for pastries and breads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1566.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2427.3

Total Fat 65.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 686.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 448.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.0g	0%
Total Sugars 299.8g
Protein 13.1g	0%

Vitamin D 105.7IU	0%
Calcium 607.8mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 6674.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.1%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 73.8%