Buko Salad Filipino Young Coconut Fruit Salad
Dive into the creamy, tropical delight of Buko Salad, a classic Filipino young coconut fruit salad that’s as refreshing as it is indulgent. This vibrant dessert combines tender shredded young coconut (buko) with a medley of colorful canned fruit cocktail, chewy nata de coco (coconut gel), and sweet kaong (sugar palm fruit), all enveloped in a luscious mix of sweetened condensed milk and all-purpose cream. Optional add-ins like grated cheddar cheese and raisins elevate the dish with unique flavors and textures, while chilling the salad enhances its cool, refreshing qualities. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or a sweet treat on a warm day, this no-cook, quick-to-make dessert is a celebration of tropical Filipino flavors that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups young coconut (buko), shredded
- 2 cups canned fruit cocktail, drained
- 1 cup nata de coco (coconut gel), drained
- 1 cup kaong (sugar palm fruit), drained
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup all-purpose cream
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
- 0.25 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Gather all the ingredients and ensure that the canned fruit cocktail, nata de coco, and kaong are thoroughly drained to avoid excess liquid in the salad.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded young coconut (buko), drained fruit cocktail, nata de coco, and kaong.
Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and all-purpose cream. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly coated and combined.
If desired, add grated cheddar cheese and raisins for added flavor and texture. Gently fold these into the mixture.
Chill the buko salad in the refrigerator for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold in individual bowls or dessert glasses. Optionally, add a few ice cubes for an extra refreshing touch.
Enjoy this creamy and fruity Filipino dessert with family or friends!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.6 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 149.0 g | 745% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 1071 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 388.8 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.0 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 351.0 g | ||
| Protein | 54.2 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1570 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 4720 mg | 100% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
