If you love the cozy, earthy flavor of ube, these desserts bring it to life in all kinds of fun and comforting ways. Whether you’re into creamy, chewy, or crunchy textures, there’s something here that fits the mood.
Each recipe blends the sweetness of ube with familiar ingredients like coconut, cream cheese, or sticky rice, making these treats feel both fresh and familiar.
Take a look through this list and see what stands out—there’s a little bit of everything.
1. Ube Cheesecake Overnight Oats
This is a make-ahead breakfast that feels more like dessert. Creamy oats soak overnight with the rich, purple flavor of ube and a cheesecake-style twist. It’s not too sweet, and the texture stays soft and smooth the next morning. It’s great if you’re craving something quick that still feels thoughtful.
Check out how to make these ube cheesecake overnight oats.
2. Ube Mochi Pancakes
These pancakes have a chewy bite thanks to the mochi base, and they’re full of that soft ube flavor. They’re slightly crisp on the outside but bouncy on the inside, which makes them stand out from regular pancakes. A light drizzle of syrup or coconut cream is all you need.
Here’s how to make these ube mochi pancakes.
3. Ube Cheesecake Bars
These bars are a simple way to enjoy the creamy texture of cheesecake with a layer of ube flavor. They’re cut into squares for easy serving, and the color alone makes them feel special. A crumbly crust adds just the right balance to the smooth top.
Try these ube cheesecake bars at home.
4. Ube Ice Cream with Coconut Swirl
This ice cream is creamy and rich, with the deep taste of ube balanced by a light coconut swirl. It’s cool and refreshing, but still feels comforting. The coconut adds just enough texture to make each bite interesting.
Learn how to make this ube ice cream with coconut swirl.
5. Ube Crinkle Cookies
These cookies have a soft center and slightly crisp edges. The powdered sugar outside creates a classic crinkle pattern as they bake. Ube brings a mellow sweetness, and they’re easy to share or store for later.
Here’s the recipe for ube crinkle cookies.
6. Ube Pandesal with Cheese Filling
This soft bread has a mild sweetness from the ube and a gooey cheese surprise inside. The mix of flavors works really well together—especially if you like sweet and salty in one bite. Great warm, but also tasty at room temp.
Try these ube pandesal with cheese filling.
7. Ube Waffles with Macapuno Syrup
These waffles are golden and crisp, with a tender center that shows off the ube. The macapuno syrup gives it a tropical twist, adding extra sweetness without feeling heavy. Perfect for a weekend breakfast or a slow brunch.
Check out the ube waffles with macapuno syrup.
8. Ube Tiramisu in a Jar
Layers of ube, cream, and softened ladyfingers come together in a jar for a sweet treat you can eat with a spoon. It’s not too rich, and the ube keeps it tasting light. Easy to prep ahead and pack up for a picnic or snack.
Make your own ube tiramisu in a jar.
9. Ube Buttercream Frosted Cupcakes
These cupcakes are soft and moist, with just enough ube flavor to stand out. The buttercream on top is creamy but not too sweet, and the purple color makes them feel festive without needing extra decorations.
Here’s how to make these ube buttercream frosted cupcakes.
10. Ube Macarons with Toasted Coconut Ganache
These bite-sized treats have a delicate shell and chewy middle. The toasted coconut ganache filling brings in a little crunch and extra depth. Together with the ube shells, it’s a fun mix of flavors and textures.
Follow this recipe for ube macarons with toasted coconut ganache.
11. Ube Sticky Rice with Mango and Coconut Milk
Sticky rice is already comforting on its own, but adding ube, ripe mango, and coconut milk makes it even better. It’s soft, slightly sweet, and just a little fruity. This one feels both familiar and new at the same time.
Try this ube sticky rice with mango and coconut milk.
12. Ube Leche Flan Layer Cake
This dessert stacks fluffy ube cake with creamy leche flan on top. The layers are soft and melt together when you slice into it. If you like smooth, rich desserts with a baked finish, this one’s worth trying.
Here’s how to make this ube leche flan layer cake.
13. Ube Swiss Roll Cake
This light sponge cake is rolled around a creamy ube filling. The swirl looks pretty when sliced, and it’s soft enough to enjoy with tea or coffee. It’s sweet but not too strong, which makes it easy to go back for another piece.
Make your own ube swiss roll cake.
14. Ube Chia Seed Pudding
This pudding has a smooth texture with just a little crunch from the chia seeds. Ube gives it a mild sweetness and natural purple color. It’s a good option if you want something simple, plant-based, and easy to make ahead.
Try this ube chia seed pudding.
15. Ube Protein Balls with Rolled Oats
These no-bake bites are packed with oats, and the ube gives them a soft texture and gentle sweetness. They’re easy to keep on hand for a quick snack or light breakfast. Just enough to hold you over without being too filling.
Here’s the recipe for ube protein balls with rolled oats.
16. Ube Milk Tea with Tapioca Pearls
This drink blends sweet ube with creamy milk and chewy boba pearls. It’s cold, smooth, and refreshing—great when you want something sweet but also drinkable. It tastes like dessert in a cup.
Learn how to make ube milk tea with tapioca pearls.
17. Ube Donuts with Coconut Glaze
These donuts are soft inside and lightly crisp outside, with a coconut glaze that adds shine and flavor. Ube brings a mellow sweetness and a great purple color. They’re baked or fried, depending on your preference.
Make your own ube donuts with coconut glaze.
18. Ube Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing
A cozy take on a classic roll, these are filled with ube and finished with tangy cream cheese icing. They’re soft, warm, and gently sweet—perfect for mornings or anytime you want something fresh out of the oven.
Here’s how to bake these ube cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing.
19. Ube Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
This cake has a rich, gooey center that spills out when you cut into it. The ube flavor is bold, and the warm cake pairs perfectly with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream. A small dessert that still feels special.
Try making this ube lava cake with vanilla ice cream.
20. Ube Cream Puffs
These cream puffs are light on the outside and filled with a smooth ube pastry cream. They’re not too sweet, and the filling adds just enough richness. Great as a bite-sized dessert or something to bring to a gathering.
Follow the recipe for ube cream puffs.
21. Ube Scones with Ube Glaze
These scones are tender and buttery, with a firm edge that softens under a drizzle of sweet ube glaze. They’re easy to pair with tea or coffee, and they hold up well even after cooling.
Check out these ube scones with ube glaze.
Final Thoughts
If you enjoy ube’s subtle sweetness and colorful charm, these recipes are a great way to try it in all kinds of forms—baked, chilled, layered, or sipped.
There’s no single way to enjoy ube, and that’s what makes it fun to explore.
Whether you’re planning a weekend bake or just want a quick treat, this list offers a little inspiration for something purple and delicious.
