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Ube Lava Cookie – Gooey Purple Dream

Indulgent warm ube cookies with a molten purple center that oozes pure comfort. This Fat Switch version slashes 38% of calories by swapping butter for Greek yogurt and using egg whites, while the lava filling stays decadently gooey and full-bodied.

25m

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

Servings

320

Calories

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 40g unsalted butter, softened
✓ 60g plain Greek yogurt (0% fat)
✓ 75g caster sugar
✓ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✓ 2 large egg whites
✓ 1 tbsp aquafaba (chickpea liquid)
✓ 115g all-purpose flour
✓ 1/4 tsp baking soda
✓ 1/4 tsp sea salt
✓ 1/2 tsp ground calamansi zest or lime zest
✓ 45g ube jam (pure, unsweetened preferred)
✓ 20g Greek yogurt (0% fat)
✓ 1/2 tsp ube extract (optional, for deeper flavor)
✓ pinch of sea salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine ube jam, Greek yogurt, ube extract, and salt. Whisk until smooth and glossy. Divide into 2 portions and freeze on parchment for 15 minutes until firm but scoopable.

2. Cream Butter & Yogurt Base: In a medium bowl, whisk softened butter and Greek yogurt together for 90 seconds until light and fluffy. The yogurt will incorporate air and replace the fat normally from full butter.

3. Add Sweetness & Flavor: Gradually beat in caster sugar and vanilla extract until pale and fluffy (2–3 minutes). Scrape sides frequently to ensure even mixing.

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4. Whip Egg Whites: In a separate clean bowl, whisk egg whites and aquafaba until soft peaks form (about 2 minutes). Aquafaba mimics egg white proteins and adds lift without yolk fat.

5. Combine & Fold: Gently fold egg white mixture into the butter mixture in two additions, taking care not to deflate. The batter should be light and airy.

6. Dry Ingredients Mix: Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and calamansi zest into a separate bowl. Fold the dry mix into the wet ingredients until just combined—do not overmix or cookies will be dense.

7. Shape & Fill: Scoop 2 tbsp batter per cookie onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Create a small indent in the center of each, place a chilled ube filling portion inside, and top with another 1 tbsp batter to seal.

8. Bake to Gooey Perfection: Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 10–12 minutes. Centers should still jiggle slightly when gently shaken—this is where the lava magic happens. Edges will be set but centers molten.

9. Cool & Serve: Let cookies rest on the hot baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a serving plate. Serve warm within 5 minutes to capture the full lava effect.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories320 kcal

Protein8g

Carbohydrates52g

Fat10g

🏷️ Tags

#ube lava cookie recipe#low-calorie Filipino desserts#gooey molten lava cookies

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