Picture this: you’re twelve, fresh off the last Simbang Gabi. Bored and impatient, the solemn celebration made you hungry. Now you’re looking forward to eating together with your extended family. Part of what makes Christmas the most wonderful time of the year is the food that comes with the celebration. This is a once-a-year affair, so everyone’s got their A-game on, be it with their specialties, or simple classics done well.
We’re sure you have a favorite treat that’s not your mom’s cooking, and it’s likely a classic dessert that gave your uncles and aunties the honor of becoming your favorites. After all, when it comes to kids, nothing is more exciting than sweet, creamy, indulgent desserts.
For this list, we’re sharing with you classics (and one twist) that you can perfect and build on with Nestlé® All-Purpose Cream to impress your family for the holidays.
Creampressive® Maja Blanca: A Vast Field of Gold
Many of us as kids once dreamed of being rich, running across fields of gold, discovering sweet treasure that’s vast and endless. That’s exactly what maja blanca is, but we’re giving it a Creampressive® touch.
Feel and savor the warm, subtle sweetness of coconut milk mixed with rich, indulgent Nestlé® All-Purpose Cream. Lace it with golden pockets of corn kernels to up the sweetness, then mix cornstarch to turn it into a decadent pudding. Every spoonful, every bite takes you on a journey that ramps up in sweetness. Top it off with a glaze of latik and dried coconut meat (lightly toast it if you want to be a little extra) to seal the sweet deal, along with added texture and nuttiness.
Be inspired by our take on this dessert classic—check out our delicious creamy maja blanca recipe.
Fruit Salad: A Creampressive® Classic
It doesn’t get any simpler than this. Each fruit is coated in Creampressive® delight. Pop them in one by one–be it cherries, peaches, or pineapples–or take in the perfect bite. The fruit salad is a certified party in your mouth made even more delightful with Nestlé® All-Purpose Cream.
Kick off the celebration with a spoonful of joy—our classic fruit salad recipe is a creamy, fruity favorite that brings the party to your taste buds.
Leche Flan: A Creampressive® Payoff
Whether enjoyed on its own or mixed with other classic Filipino desserts, leche flan is humble in ingredients, but a challenge to perfect. Straight from the llanera, it glides smoothly on the tongue, slowly melting into a rich indulgence. Luscious creaminess coupled with the decadent sweetness of caramel, it’s no wonder this dessert is a Noche Buena hit. Done right with Nestlé® All-Purpose Cream, it truly is a Creampressive® delight that’s sure to please kids and kids-at-heart, alike.
Your journey to Creampressive® mastery begins here—with a silky, melt-in-your-mouth creamy leche flan recipe that’s sure to steal the spotlight at any celebration.
Mango Ref Cake: Easy, Creampressive®, Sweet
What if a holiday classic was so easy that making it could become a bonding activity with the kids? That’s exactly what the mango ref cake is. No child can resist the diced mangoes that adorn the top of this Creampressive® treat. Mellowing it is the smooth, whipped icing made with condensada and Nestlé® All-Purpose Cream. A graham cracker crust gives it a nutty, crumbly base that adds just the right contrast in both flavor and texture. The best part? It’s a no-bake cake!
Make your next Christmas bonding with your inaanaks extra sweet with this easy mango ref cake recipe—a no-bake treat that’s as fun to make as it is to share.
Fruit & Macaroni Salad: A Creampressive® Twist
When you hear macaroni salad, you probably think of a savory side dish made for the grown-ups. This is a Noche Buena staple that your titas and titos love to compete over. Now, we’re giving this classic a Creampressive® but still indulgent twist. This version brings an interplay of textures, combining firm, al dente pasta with juicy chunks of fruit. This all happens atop a bed of creamy goodness made with Nestlé® All-Purpose Cream with a tangy mayo twist. Chunks of cheese seal the deal to dial it down. A symphony of flavors and textures that might just be the next Christmas classic.
Ready to give it a try? This fruit and macaroni salad recipe is a creamy, tangy, and delightfully chewy twist on a holiday staple—one that could easily earn a permanent spot on your Noche Buena table.
Classic Staples Made Creampressive®
Make your Noche Buena planning Creampressive® with Nestlé® All-Purpose Cream, whether you’re perfecting holiday staples or adding your own unforgettable twist. These Filipino desserts are classics for a reason, and they make for an impressive spread of good cheer. We’ve got you covered from the easy stuff to impressively extra creations, so get cooking!
