Filipino desserts we long for

My mom is known for her leche flan.

My grandma was known for her pitsi pitsi.

So when my sister recently requested a mocha cake for her baby shower, I said, sure, I can do that. Right?

Then, at that moment, I realized I have no Filipino bakeries near me. It's a regional hazard, I suppose. So if I failed, I had no back up.

I get envious when I hear of journalists compiling what they believe to be the best Filipino bakeries are in their area. I turn green with envy when I see that Jollibee is in NYC.

So with this call for Filipino mocha cake, I knew I had to find a way to succeed.

Bonggamom shared with us her secret chocolate mousse that lives up to her Red Ribbon expectations.

And I'm happy to say, I think I came pretty close with my tweaked recipe for Filipino mocha roll. It was so close that I will be making the mocha roll over and over again!

Now, if I could only make a red bean hopia...

What Filipino desserts do you long for?

photo credit: Team Abundo