Biscuits soaked in Kahlua are layered with dollops of Nutella and whipped cream and cream cheese, then topped with cocoa powder.
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Tiramisu-inspired no-bake cheese and chocolate dessert
No-bake dessert
Che bap (Vietnamese sweet corn, tapioca and coconut)
Che bap can be served chilled, warm or at room temperature (personally, I like it warm). Serve in small bowls drizzled with coconut cream and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Cookies and cream polvoron
To the basic polvoron ingredients (toasted flour, sugar, milk and butter), crushed Oreo cookies and cocoa powder are added for a modern take on an old favorite.
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12 large polvorones
Almond and pecan polvoron
Ground pecans and store-bought almond flour are substituted for wheat flour to make these polvoron gluten-free.
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 10 large polvorones
Polvoron
Adapted from the Spanish shortbread of the same name, Filipino polvoron is a no-bake sweet shaped by pressing toasted flour, powdered milk, sugar and melted butter into a mold.
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 40 polvorones