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When it comes to the holiday season in the Philippines, there are just some desserts that are iconic. Ensaymada, tablea, puto bumbong, and bibingka – no Christmas feast can be considered complete without these sweets.
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We’ve already listed the best puto bumbong, bibingka, and queso de bola desserts around the Metro. In this list, we’re compiling and rounding up the best Pinoy Christmas desserts to discover this December.
Queso de Bola Bibingka Soufflé – Kartilya
Kartilya takes Filipino dining and cuisine and turns it on its head. With unique dishes like the Liempo Queso Fundido and Bistek Tagalog Ribeye Steak, it’s no surprise that the restaurant’s signature dessert, the Queso de Bola Bibingka Souffle was what gave Chef Lica Ibarra her ticket to MasterChef Asia. Read more here.
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Two Parkade, 30th St cor 7th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 893-2806
Keso Flan – Sentro 1771
This list would not be complete without Sentro’s Keso Flan. In this dish, queso de bola serves to compliment the light and crust-less cheesecake. Slices of red egg make for a perfect bite that is likely to awaken memories of bibingka!
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Capitol Commons, Meralco Ave. cor Shaw Blvd., Kapitolyo, Oranbo, Pasig
(02) 941-8277
Queso de Bola Cheesecake – Pablo
Pablo is a casual yet upscale bistro bar in Salcedo offering a multi-cultural assortment of dishes inspired by classic European Bistro cuisine. Their sinfully delicious queso de bola cheesecake is almost too pretty to eat!
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G/F The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences, 119 L.P. Leviste St, Salcedo Village, Makati
(02) 403-0626
Bibingkang Ube – Manam
Home of the best Sisig in Manila and a homegrown concept by The Moment Group, Manam specializes in serving up comfort Filipino food in classics and twists in small, medium and large portions perfect for any occasion. Their bibingkang ube is your traditional bibingka with ube halaya and shredded coconut on top.
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Bibingka with Laguna Cheese and Queso de Bola – Via Mare
Via Mare is a merienda institution. While it’s true that you can’t go wrong with their Bibingka and Salted Duck Egg, don’t sleep on the other variant – Bibingka with Laguna Cheese and Queso de Bola!
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G/F Greenbelt 1, Greenbelt Drive
(02) 815-1918
Puto Bumbong Marshmallows – Pufft
Originally started from bazaars, Pufft is now a small dessert kiosk in Uptown Mall offering the first ever gourmet marshmallows here in Manila. Try their limited edition, puto bumbong gourmet marshmallows!
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3/F Cinema Area, Uptown Mall, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Puto Bumbong Pudding – Lihim ni Maria
Lihim ni Maria is one of the food concessionaires at the Ili-Likha Artist Village in Baguio. They serve reinvented Italian-Filipino fusion dishes that are perfect for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. A must-try dessert is the Puto Bumbong Pudding.
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Kiwing na Kahoy Food Kommunity, Ili Likha Artist Village, Baguio City
(0947) 111-1122
Purple Yam Cake – Tsujiri
Tsujiri is a Japanese matcha brand from Uji Kyoto, Japan that has been around for over 155 years. They specialize in premium green tea drinks and are the pioneer in matcha infused desserts – from sundaes to cakes and pastries. They just recently released a new confection perfect for the Yuletide season: Purple Yam Cake!
Insider tip: They've just opened a new branch in SM Aura! Read more about Tsujiri here.
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Death by Tablea – Chocolat
Some of the most decadent cakes in the Metro are served by Chocolat, a cafe and bakery that specializes in deep, dark chocolate cakes. Their Death By Tablea cake is sinfully rich and moist. It gets its bittersweet flavor from tsokolate tablea, chocolate tablets made from dried local cocoa beans. We think it’s to die for!
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Tablea Cheesecake – Pino Resto Bar
Best known for their Kare Kareng Bagnet, Pino Resto Bar serves Filipino comfort food, with a twist. Case in point, their creamy and dreamy chocolate cheesecake is made with tablea de cacao. Heavenly!
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39 Malingap St., Teachers Village – East, Quezon City
(02) 441-1773
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