A refreshing Filipino cold treat made with sweet nipa palm fruit, juicy watermelon, and creamy milk—perfect for hot days or special occasions.
Cooking Tips:
• Use pre-chilled fruits and milk for a colder, more refreshing dessert.
• Adjust sweetness by adding more or less condensed milk.
• Add the ice only when ready to serve to prevent diluting the flavor.
Ingredients Tips:
• Use firm, sweet nipa palm fruit (kaong) for the best texture.
• You can add other fruits like lychee or cantaloupe for variety.
• Use seedless watermelon to make it easier to eat.
Nipa Palm Dessert
A refreshing Filipino cold treat made with sweet nipa palmfruit, juicy watermelon, and creamy milk—perfect for hot days or specialoccasions.
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups nipa palm fruit
- 3 cups watermelon cubed
- 1 cup green nata de coco drained
- 1 cup red nata de coco drained
- 1 can 370ml evaporated milk
- ½ can about 190g condensed milk
- Cracked ice as needed
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Drain the nata de coco to remove excess syrup.
- Cube the watermelon and chill in the refrigerator.
Assemble the Dessert:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine nipa palm fruit, watermelon cubes, green nata de coco, and red nata de coco.
- Pour in evaporated milk and condensed milk.
- Mix gently until everything is well coated.
Serve:
- Add cracked ice just before serving.
- Mix again and serve cold in chilled bowls or glasses.
