Ube Hopia Recipe with Ube Flavoring

Key Highlights

• A classic Filipino pastry with flaky layers and sweet purple yam filling.

• Made with all-purpose flour, sugar, and shortening for soft, tender dough.

• Filling prepared using Jans Ube Powder, Sweet Cow Ube Sweetened Condensed Creamer, and Butterfly Ube Flavoring for an authentic taste.

• Rolling, folding, and resting the dough helps create light, crisp layers.

Introduction

From traditional bakeries in the Philippines to your own kitchen, ube hopia remains a favorite snack. It is known for its flaky pastry shell and sweet purple yam filling. The buttery crust pairs perfectly with the smooth, flavorful center, creating a satisfying bite every time.

Each piece offers a balance of crisp pastry and creamy ube. If you’re ready to enjoy this beloved Filipino treat at home, let’s start making it together.

To keep homemade ube hopia fresh, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, refrigerate the hopia in a sealed container and allow it to return to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

Essential Ingredients and Tools for Ube Hopia with Ube Flavoring

Making ube hopia recipe requires simple ingredients and basic kitchen tools. All-purpose flour, shortening, sugar, and salt are used to form a pastry dough that becomes flaky and light after baking. For the filling, you can use ube halaya or a mixture of ube powder, creamer, and flavoring to achieve the classic taste and purple color.

You will also need a rolling pin, mixing bowls, and a cookie cutter to shape and assemble each hopia.

Filipino ube extract and ube powder can usually be found in Asian supermarkets or ordered online. This recipe is beginner-friendly, with ingredients that are easy to find, so you can make delicious and authentic hopia for your family and friends.

Must-Have Ingredients for Authentic Flavor

To create authentic Filipino ube hopia, it’s important to focus on both the crust and the filling. The right ingredients will give your hopia the proper taste and texture.

• All-purpose flour – 2 cups + 2 tbsp for first dough, 1½ cups for second dough; forms the structure and flaky layers.

• Shortening or unsalted butter – ½ cup for first dough (oil can substitute), ½ cup for second dough; keeps the crust light and tender.

• Sugar & salt – ½ cup sugar for second dough, ½ tsp salt for first dough; balance the overall flavor.

• Ube halaya or ube powder – provides the signature sweet, earthy flavor and vibrant purple color.

• Sweet Cow Ube Creamer + Butterfly Ube Flavoring – enhance aroma, sweetness, and the classic Filipino ube taste.

You can find Filipino ube ingredients at Asian grocery stores or online. Choose trusted brands to ensure the best flavor for your hopia and other pastries.

Step-by-Step Guide to Baking Ube Hopia Recipe Like a Pro

Preparing the Flaky Dough

First Dough (Flour-Based):

In a large bowl, combine:

• 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ cup oil (canola or vegetable)

• ½ cup water (room temperature)

1. Mix using a wooden spoon, then your hands, until the dough just forms a ball. Do not overmix, or the dough may become tough.

2. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.

   
   

Second Dough (Butter-Based):

In another bowl, combine:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup sugar

1. Add ½ cup softened unsalted butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry cutter or fork.

2. Finish by forming a ball with your hands.

3. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill.

Making the Ube Filling

• Combine Jans Ube Powder, Sweet Cow Ube Creamer, and Butterfly Ube Flavoring.

• Stir until the mixture becomes smooth and thick.

• Chill before using so it is easier to shape and spread.

Let’s go through the next steps to achieve bakery-style hopia at home.

Preparing a Flaky Dough for the Perfect Crust

To create flaky layers, fold the dough over itself once or twice, then roll it out again. This method works similarly to puff pastry and produces crisp, light layers after baking.

Handle the dough gently. If it becomes too soft, place it in the refrigerator for a short time so it is easier to work with.

Mixing and Thickening the Ube Filling

A rich, creamy filling is the heart of every ube hopia. In a large bowl, mix Jans Ube Powder, Sweet Cow Ube Sweetened Condensed Creamer, and Butterfly Ube Flavoring until you get a smooth, thick, evenly colored mixture.

If you prefer more texture, you can fold in mashed ube or cooked mung bean paste. If the filling feels too thin, let it rest for a few minutes until it thickens, or add a bit more ube powder.

Prepare the filling ahead of time and keep it chilled in the refrigerator. This makes it easier to shape and ensures each hopia has a perfectly portioned purple yam center.

Conclusion

Ube hopia is more than just a pastry, it’s a part of Filipino food culture, wrapped in golden, flaky layers. With Jans Ube Powder, Sweet Cow Creamer, and Butterfly Flavoring, you can recreate bakery-style hopia right at home.

Follow these simple steps, bake a batch, and share this sweet purple treat with family and friends. Once you try homemade hopia, it may become one of your favorite desserts.