Ginataang mais (pronounced GEE-nah-ta-ang MA-es) is a Filipino sweet corn dessert soup. I know this may not sound too appealing for people who haven’t tried it, but it’s one of my favorite desserts and it really brings back a lot of memories. It’s sweet enough for kids to enjoy, yet not too sweet that you couldn’t have multiple bowls in one day.
This is a great way to make a dessert if you aren’t a great baker, like me. It’s super easy and simple, and the great thing is that people will think you made it from scratch!
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Turons were a staple of my childhood. They are crispy Filipino sliced plantains wrapped in an egg roll (lumpia) wrapper with caramelized bits of sugar. What’s not to like? Drool…
Meet Duncan Hines Devil’s Food Cupcake with chocolate frosting. After taking a MASSIVE bite (see picture), I actually rolled my eyes and said “Oh my god!”
Yes, it’s that good.
This is a traditional Filipino dessert custard. This particular recipe comes from Auntie Jean.
The Basics
- 4 Eggs
- ¼ cup of water
- 1 can of evaporated milk
- 1 can of condensed bilk
- Dash of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of lemon extract
- Sugar
