Adding a Honey Twist to My Favorite Filipino Desserts

Hello, honey friends! Today is extra sweet because I’m going to talk about using honey in my favorite Filipino desserts. Whenever I feel like having something special, I try to see if I can swap sugar with honey or drizzle some on top. It gives the dessert a new flavor that I love sharing with my family!

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1. Honey Bibingka

• How I Do It:
  1. I follow my usual bibingka recipe, but instead of regular sugar, I use a bit less honey to sweeten the batter.
  2. After baking, I brush a little more honey on top to give it a golden shine.
• What I Love:
  The honey adds a light, floral taste that goes nicely with the soft, spongy bibingka. It also makes the top just a bit sticky—delicious!

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2. Honey Puto

• How I Do It:
  1. When I mix the puto batter, I reduce the sugar and replace it with some honey.
  2. I steam the puto as usual.
• What I Love:
  The little puto cups come out fluffy, with a sweet aroma from the honey. I like to top them with a small slice of cheese for that salty-sweet combo.

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3. Honey Turon Drizzle

• How I Do It:
  1. I wrap slices of banana (and sometimes jackfruit) in lumpia wrappers.
  2. I fry them until they’re crispy.
  3. Instead of rolling them in sugar, I drizzle honey on top while they’re still warm.
• What I Love:
  The honey makes the outside crispy and shiny, and it tastes so good with the soft banana inside. It’s like a sweet hug in every bite!

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4. Halo-Halo with Honey

• How I Do It:
  1. I prepare my halo-halo layers: sweet beans, jellies, fruits, and crushed ice.
  2. Instead of spoonfuls of sugar, I pour a bit of honey over the top.
  3. I mix everything up and add evaporated milk.
• What I Love:
  The honey mixes with the milk and makes everything smooth and sweet without feeling too heavy.

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My Sweet Tip

When I’m baking or cooking with honey, I try to lower the heat a little or shorten the cooking time, so the honey doesn’t burn. This keeps the dessert tasting sweet and not bitter.

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I hope these ideas inspire you to experiment in the kitchen! Honey adds a special twist to our classic Filipino desserts, and it also supports our local beekeepers. What could be better than a treat that’s both delicious and kind to our hardworking bees?

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Thanks for joining me on Day 15! Tomorrow, I’ll share even more honey goodness. Until then, stay sweet and enjoy your honey-infused creations!

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P.S. Have you tried adding honey to your favorite Filipino dessert? Tell me which one and how it turned out!