✨ Introduction
This vibrant dessert drink 🧊 is a Filipino favorite, blending creamy milk 🥥 with colorful gelatin cubes 🌈, sweet corn 🌽, and chewy textures like nata de coco and tapioca pearls. It’s refreshing, festive, and perfect for warm days or celebrations! 🎉
🧂 Ingredients
- 🥥 1 cup coconut milk or evaporated milk
- 🥛 ½ cup condensed milk
- 🧊 1 cup crushed ice or ice cubes
- 🌈 1 cup assorted gelatin cubes (red, green, orange)
- 🌽 ½ cup sweet corn kernels
- 🧉 ½ cup nata de coco or kaong (optional)
- 🫧 ¼ cup small tapioca pearls (cooked)
- 🍓 Optional: fruit cocktail, fresh mango, or strawberries
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🧊 Prepare gelatin cubes in advance and chill.
- 🥣 In a large bowl, mix coconut milk, condensed milk, and crushed ice.
- 🌈 Add gelatin cubes, corn, nata de coco, and tapioca pearls.
- 🍓 Stir gently to combine. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- 🥤 Pour into tall glasses and serve immediately.
🔄 Methods
- Use almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free version 🌱.
- Add fresh fruits like mango, pineapple, or lychee 🍍🥭.
- Make it thicker with more ice or blend into a smoothie 🍧.
- Serve in bowls for a spoonable dessert 🥄.
📚 History
This drink is inspired by Filipino buko salad 🇵🇭, a chilled dessert made with young coconut, milk, and mixed fruits. It’s often served during holidays and family gatherings, and loved for its creamy texture and colorful appeal.
💪 Benefits
- 🥥 Hydration from coconut milk
- 🌽 Fiber from corn
- 🫧 Energy from tapioca and gelatin
- 🍓 Vitamins from added fruits
🎨 Formation
Serve in clear glasses to show off the colors 🌈. Garnish with mint leaves or fruit slices 🌿. Ideal for Ramadan ftour, summer parties, or weekend treats 🍽️.
✅ Conclusion
Filipino-Style Buko Fruit Salad Drink is creamy, chewy, and colorful—a tropical celebration in every sip! 🥥🍓🧊🌈✨
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Dessert drink fans
- 🌈 Colorful food lovers
- 🎉 Party hosts
- 🍽️ Sweet tooth seekers