Whipping up playful and delicious twists to traditional Pinoy merienda favorites may just be the perfect way to spark playful connections with your loved ones this summer!
Enrich and energize your family’s bonding time with an afternoon of lighthearted culinary creativity with this list of simple and playful Oreo recipes will certainly keep you and your kids busy and entertained!
Oreo Mango Popsicles
Combining the succulent goodness of summer ripened mangoes with the cookie and cream-y delights of Oreo is always a good idea. Freeze the popsicles at least overnight for the best results.
Serving Portion: 8-10 popsicles – Preparation Time: 50 minutes- 1 hr
INGREDIENTS
Mango Layer:
1-2 pieces Ripe Mango, cut into small cubes 1 1/3 cups Drinking Water
1 1/2 Tablespoon TANG Mango Powdered Beverage 1 ½ Tablespoon Sugar
Creamy Oreo-Mango Layer:
1 cup Evaporated Milk
1 ½ Tablespoon TANG Mango Powdered Beverage
1 1/2 cups Nestle All Purpose Cream
1/3 cup Condensed Milk
1 pack (133g) Oreo Cookies, chopped
PROCEDURE
1. Prepare the molder and Popsicle stick. You may use the Oreo Packet or any plastic cups available as the Popsicle molder. Set aside.
2. To make the Mango layer: In a bowl, dissolve TANG Mango Powdered Beverage and sugar with water. Then add the Mango cubes.
3. To make the Creamy-Oreo Mango Layer: Dissolve Tang Mango Powdered Beverage with Evaporated milk. Mix well. Add the Condensed milk, Nestle All Purpose Cream and coarsely chopped Oreo Cookies.
4. Pour the mango layer into the molds until 1/3 level, then place in the freezer and freeze for 1 hour.
5. Once frozen, remove from the freezer and odd the Oreo cream layer. Place the popsicle stick and freeze overnight or until hardened.
Oreo Cheesy Puto
Who would have guessed that two wildly different tastes could come together to create such a scrumptious flavor combination? This is exactly what happens when you pair cheese and Oreo on a reimagined take on a traditional Pinoy merienda favorite.
Serving Portion: 10-12 pieces (big)
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Steaming: 12-18 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
1/2 cup White Granulated Sugar ¾ cup Milk Powder
2 teaspoons Calumet Baking Powder Pinch Salt
1 pack Oreo slug
– 8 pcs. Chopped
– 6 pcs. cut into half
1 piece Large Egg
1/2 cup Evaporated milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla essence (optional) 1 Tablespoon melted butter, extra for brushing the puto molds
1/3 bar Eden Filled Cheese, Grated Plus 10-12 strips separated
PROCEDURE
1. Prepare the steamer: Fill the bottom of the steamer with water and boil over low heat.
2. In a bowl, combine All-purpose flour, sugar, milk powder, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
3. Add the egg, evaporated milk, vanilla essence and melted butter. Mix until well blended. Then add in the chopped Oreos and grated Eden cheese.
4. Prepare the Puto molder. You may use metal cups, silicone molder or thick plastic cups. Grease each mold with butter and fill in the molds with the Puto mixture up to ¾ full. Top the mixture with half piece of Oreo Vanilla cookie.
5. Place the molds in the steamer basket and steam for about 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Remove the lid and add a strip of cheese on top of each puto.
Steam for another minute or two until the cheese melts. Turn off heat and let it rest until slightly cooled down.
7. Remove the cooked Oreo and Cheese Puto from the molds and transfer to a serving plate.
Oreo Taho
While the classic version will always have our hearts, this unique Oreo twist of our childhood favorite is making a serious case for itself.
Serving Portion: 8-10 servings
Preparation Time: 20 minutes (Chill for at least 2-4 hours)
INGREDIENTS
4 1/2cups Soya Milk
2 cups Nestle All Purpose Cream
2/3 cup White granulated Sugar
4 tsps. Gelatin Powder hydrated in 2/3 cup
Cold Soya Milk
1 cup Oreo crumbs
Oreo Arnibal:
1 1/4 cups Brown Sugar
1 ½ cups Water
½ cup Oreo crumbs
1 ½ cups Mini Sago
1 pack Oreo Slug (133 g)
– 6 pcs. Chopped
– 8 pcs. Whole cookies
PROCEDURE
Prepare all the ingredients.
1. In a clean bowl sprinkle the gelatin powder with 2/3 cup Cold Soya milk. Mix then let the gelatin powder absorb the Soya milk for at least 5 minutes. Set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, combine 4 12 cups soya milk, Nestle All Purpose Cream with sugar and cook over medium until the mixture starts to boil. Turn off the flame then add the hydrated gelatin. Stir until fully dissolved.
3. Mix in the Oreo crumbs. Allow the mixture to come to room temperature before chilling in the fridge for 2-4 hours, or until the Taho is firm in texture.
To Prepare the Oreo Arnibal:
1. In a small sauce pan, combine brown sugar, water and Oreo crumbs. Let it boil until desired consistency. Totally cool down the mixture before using or else the taho will melt.
To assemble:
1. Put a layer of Oreo Crumbs in the serving glass.
2. Use a spoon or a ladle to scoop up thin layers of chilled Taho. Place in a serving glass. Drizzle with a few teaspoons of Oreo Arnibal over chilled Taho. Layer with sago and chopped Oreo.
3. Garnish with 1 whole Oreo cookie on top before serving.
Savor life’s deliciousness to its fullest by whipping up these delectable #SoSimpleWithOreo Pinoy Merienda Recipes that are guaranteed to give hours of delectable delights for the entire family!
