Rare Filipino Recipe: Calamansi Nata De Coco Dessert

nata de coco

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: gelatin

Agar-agar is a lower-calorie alternative to nata de coco.

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk + sugar

Coconut cream adds richness with fewer calories.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fresh calamansi

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lime juice provides a similar tartness.

Combine nata de coco, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk in a mixing bowl.

Add calamansi juice and sugar to the mixture; stir until well blended.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare serving glasses by adding ice cubes to each glass.

Spoon the chilled nata de coco mixture over the ice cubes in each glass.

Garnish with fresh calamansi and coconut strips on top.

Serve immediately for a refreshing dessert.

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