Espasol Recipe
Espasol Recipe is a easy Filipino recipe that serves 8. 180 calories per serving. Recipe by Tuesday Cravings on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 55 min
Cost: $7.89 total, $0.99 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups Glutinous Rice Flour (toasted; reserve extra for dusting)
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 1 cup Coconut Milk (full‑fat for best flavor)
- 1/2 cup Condensed Milk (sweetened)
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Glutinous Rice Flour (extra) (for dusting the finished cake)
Instructions
Toast the Glutinous Rice Flour
Place the skillet over low heat. Add the 1 ¼ cups of glutinous rice flour and stir continuously until the flour turns a light golden‑brown and emits a nutty aroma.
Time: PT5M
Combine Liquids and Sweeteners
In the same skillet, pour in 1 cup coconut milk, ½ cup condensed milk, and ½ cup brown sugar. Add the vanilla extract and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Time: PT5M
Incorporate Toasted Flour and Cook
Gradually add the toasted glutinous rice flour to the boiling liquid, stirring vigorously to prevent lumps. Lower the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 30 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
Time: PT35M
Shape the Espasol
Transfer the hot mixture onto a flat surface or tray dusted with the extra ¼ cup of glutinous rice flour. Flatten with a spatula, let it cool slightly, then cut into diamond or rectangular pieces using a knife or pizza cutter.
Time: PT5M
Serve
Arrange the cut pieces on a serving plate. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten‑Free (if using certified glutinous rice flour), Nut‑Free
Allergens: Coconut, Milk
Last updated: April 19, 2026






