Filipino Desserts You Should Definitely Try! By: Group 7 It is a not a fact nor a lie that most Filipinos have a sweet tooth. Many eat these desserts for an after meal sweet or for snack time, also known as, merienda. Due to the wide variety of islands and regions, the Philippines has made its way of making different types of sweets made out of native ingredients. Take a look at these desserts with recipes. 1. Leche Flan This creamy dessert is a staple dessert in celebratory feasts. Leche flan is the local term for the original Spanish flan de leche , meaning "milk flan". Recipe: Ingredients: - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1/3 cup water - 8 egg yolks - 2 packs all purpose cream - 1 can (400g) condensed milk Procedure: Step 1: Preheat oven to 180 degree Celsius. Have ready a 24 cm (8") round stainless steel aluminum cake tin or 3 traditional oval llaneras . Put a kettle of water to boil. *You can also steam the leche flan over the boiling water for about 30 minutes....