Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Creamy Buko Salad with Fruit and Cream Cheese Twist

Cream Cheese Buko Salad Recipe

Ed Joven
Cream Cheese Buko Salad is a refreshing treat with creamy goodness and fruity flavors. Perfect for any gathering or a chill-at-home dessert!
5 from 2 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Freeze 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 5
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 med. Young Coconut Buko meat about 3cups
  • 836 g Fruit Cocktail drained
  • 340 g Red Nata de Coco drained
  • 340 g White Nata de Coco drained
  • 1 med. Apple diced about 1½cups
  • 1½ cups Red & Green Seedless Grapes halves

Cream:

  • 225 g Cream Cheese thawed
  • 1 cup Condensed Milk adjust according to taste
  • 375 ml All-Purpose Cream

Instructions
 

Prepare the Fresh Ingredients

  • Scrape the meat from 2 medium young coconuts and set aside.
  • Wash and slice the apple and grapes, then set aside.
  • Drain the fruit cocktail and nata de coco separately. Set both aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the buko meat, fruit cocktail, nata de coco, apple, and grapes. Gently toss to mix.

Make the Creamy Base

  • In a separate bowl, whisk the thawed cream cheese until soft and smooth.
  • Add the condensed milk and whisk until fully blended.
  • Pour in the all-purpose cream and mix until well combined.

Combine Everything

  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the bowl of fruits.
  • Toss gently until everything is coated evenly.

Chill Before Serving

  • Cover and chill for at least 4 hours to let the flavors blend and the salad firm up.
  • Always keep the Buko Salad refrigerated and serve cold for best texture and taste.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gFat: 10gFiber: 5gSugar: 22g
Keyword Buko Salad, Cream Cheese Salad, Filipino Desserts, Pinoy Desserts
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!