Elysia Rodriguez makes a traditional Filipino dessert!

CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) - This week, some familiar faces from WWLP will be sharing their favorite recipes with you!

22News Anchor Elysia Rodriguez joined Seth and Ashley in the Mass Appeal kitchen to make a traditional Filipino dessert perfect for the holidays!

Bibingkang Malagkit

Ingredients:

• 2 cups glutinous rice (sweet rice or malagkit), washed
• 2 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 4 cups coconut milk
• 2 cups coconut cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• banana leaves

Directions:

• Combine glutinous rice and 4 cups of coconut milk in a cooking pot. Heat and let boil, then reduce heat and cook while stirring until the texture thickens. This process can range from 18 to 20 minutes, or even more.
• Add 1 1/4 cups of sugar and salt. Continuosly stir and cook for 10 more minutes or until the rice is completely done. The texture should be very sticky.
• Meanwhile, arrange banana leaves in a 9x 13 inches baking pan. Transfer the cooked sticky rice to the baking pan. Set aside.
• Make the topping by heating a sauce pan and combining 2 cups of coconut cream and remaining 1 cup of brown sugar.Let boil and simmer while stirring once in a while until the texture thickens.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Spread the topping equally over the cooked sticky rice. Bake for 12 to 18 minutes or until the topping becomes a little firm.
• Remove from the oven and let cool.
• Serve. Share and enjoy