Filled with ube halaya in the center, these Ube Muffins even have a Cheese Crumb Topping for the best eating experience. Don't forget to pair with Ube Milk Tea! One of the best combos out of my test kitchen, methinks!!!
FULL RECIPE HERE-- clarissefooddi...
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UBE MUFFINS WITH CHEESE CRUMBLE TOPPING
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For the ube muffins:
1½ cups milk, whole or low-fat or skim are all okay, at room temperature
1½ cups granulated sugar
⅔ cup canola oil or vegetable oil, or other neutral-tasting oil
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons ube extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup ube halaya/ube jam
For the cheese crumble topping:
50 grams cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces and kept in fridge until needed
¾ cup grated salty cheese
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
Adapted from The Unlikely Baker & Riverten Kitchen
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UBE MILK TEA
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2 to 3 teaspoons or teabags of black tea, depending on how strong you like it
1 cup hot water
2 heaping Tablespoons ube halaya, plus more for the glass
1 to 2 Tablespoons maple syrup or other sweetener
½ to ¾ cup milk
Ice
Adapted from Caffeinated with Chi