Red Ribbon Ube Ensaymada: Ube Brioche Buns (Kneaded By Hand) With Butter/Cheese | Cooking with Kurt

Learn how to make a Red Ribbon-Style Ube Ensaymada - soft and moist Filipino-Style brioche buns (we show how to knead the dough by hand!) filled with ube halaya and topped with sugar, butter and cheesy goodness! It's a delicious treat, perfect for breakfast with coffee or as a snack. Enjoy!

NOTE: If you're using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, just add all the dough ingredients into your mixing bowl, and mix on medium speed (Level 4 on KitchenAid) for 15 - 20 minutes, till it passes the "windowpane test" - shown in video.

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Equipment:

Ingredients:

Brioche Dough:
1/2 cup whole milk [120 mL]
3 large eggs, cold from fridge [150 g without shell]
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature [142 g]

Filling:
3 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature [43 g]
1/4 tsp salt [1.5 g]

Egg wash:
1 large egg [50 g without shell]
2 tsp of whole milk [10 mL]

Topping:
4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature [57 g]
2 cups grated edam or gouda cheese (queso de bola) [250 g]

[menchur]

Everytime I want to make something of anything, I always check your videos and see if you have it on there coz I’d rather make your own version than any other version on YouTube! I’ve made a lot of your recipes and it never disappoints me! It’s very good. That’s understatement actually! If there’s a better words of best then that’s it.
You are a good cook Kurt! I don’t know if you have a restaurant or bakery but you need to open one! And please get a stand mixer! It seems like a lot of work for you when you’re making the ensaymada! You deserve it! I don’t want you be tired doing all that. God bless you and everything you do. And trust me, I don’t make any other peoples recipe! Only your recipe I trust coz it’s proven and tastes and tested. Hehehe!

[cynthiabantilan]

This is fantastic. Ube ensaymada has been our family's long time favorite. I can't believe it! Now, I can make my own soft, moist and perfectly delicious merienda - Cooking with Kurt style!!!

[Incogmanito]

Thank you so much, Chef Kurt and Donald for granting our request! For many months now, we've been craving for good old Filipino ensaymada, the type that rivals the best ensaymadas only available back home in the Philippines. We have scoured youtube for the perfect recipe and tried many, only to be dismayed with the finished product. Sadly, the reality is that not all recipes presented on youtube are accurate—you know this when what you end up with is totally far different from theirs. And quite frankly, it ends up just being a waste of time.

Having tried Chef Kurt's and his husband Donald's recipes, my mom, wife and I knew at the onset that their channel was legit. All of the measurements are spot-on, the procedures are laid out step-by-step and in an organized fashion. They do not withhold any of their secrets. Listen to how clear they are in presenting. It also counts that they are O.C. In other words, WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET. And that is none other than honest to goodness recipes! This ensaymada recipe has the texture and moistness we've been longing for. Truly, gourmet!

My family and I are big fans of this couple. They are a breath of fresh air and a constant source of light in these trying times of a global pandemic. I won't be surprised if these guys get picked up by mainstream networks, or perhaps start a show on Netflix or other streaming platforms. They are that damn good.

So for all viewers, don't waste your time on other channels. You've come to the right place. May God bless this couple with more happiness and more recipes!

Again, thank you Chef Kurt and Donald for researching and sharing with the world the perfect ensaymada recipe.

We are fans for life.

- Iñigo

[joshchicago]

Thank you both for sharing scrumptious filipino dessert recipes! Bongga!

[haideecarmona]

hi kurt i tried all the cakes u made and im happy that it turns out very fluffy and i loved the texture of the cakes..resently i tried ur jelly rolls cake i was amazed and i got it well..tnk u so much...

[Ctine]

I've made this ensaymada ube last week and it was so soft and very delicious! thank you so much for sharing your genuin talent of cooking. God bless you both

[valerieabad]

This is another version of making Ensaymada! I did not know that technique of stretching them! Amazing instructions! I’m a big fan Kurt! I made Ensaymada before and this version is better.

[iceb.]

This is different from most ube ensaymada videos I've seen. BUT this is the recipe qui donne envie. I'm overwhelmed with all the recipes out there and scared to screw up hahaha. I mean I don't wanna waste my ube yam I ordered all the way from Holland. I'll give this recipe a shot. My gut is saying this is the recipe I need. Wish me luck! And thanks for sharing 😊

[raqueleherrera]

Kurt - I hope you have a bakery here in Los Angeles, CA. I'll be buying your pastries often .

[anitaparedes]

Thanks for sharing ensaymada recipe.. More power & More recipes & ideas to share.

[daniellesjourney]

Sir nag try po ako ang sarap po ng recipe nyo.thank you po

[vickysagun]

I just tried this recipe. So soft and fluffy!

[leoniladelacruz]

I made it plain and with Halaya filling, perfect! once again Kurl, thank you so much sharing this so sooo delicious Ensyamada, blessed you more😘.

[teresitadizon]

Wow! This is really soo! Delicious ensaymada. Your demonstration is soo good too! I learned so much from you! I just listened carefully to you guys while taking notes in my notebook a little bit hard! Sana nagaral ako ng stenography para madaling isulat ang mga sinasabi ninyo. It's fine I got them all. I'll continue to subscribe your channel and I will try to do this next week. Maraming salamat sa inyong dalawa for sharing this delicious ensaymada. God bless both of you.

[dcwatco]

New Subscriber. Thank God for this recipe. Can't wait to try it. Thank you so much for the step by step instructions on how to make this Ube enseaymada.

[Liamarc]

Another recipe top you both my idol looks delicious can use also cream cheese insted ube halayo or without like classic Ensaymada?

[frederickmaniquis]

You guys are just awesome! I am also looking forward to baking this ensaymada! Thanks again for sharing! Kudos to you guys and God Bless!

[jocelynyap]

thanks chef kurt...hope soon gawa din kayo ng donuts ala Krispy cream....regards from hongkong..

[mythtodies]

I tried this ensaymada from your recipe and it turn’s perfect. I just want to request if your able to do a doughnut also. I’m sure it’s turn yummy too.

[romeoandsusandial]

Hi t y very much for sharing the viewers will have no hard time cooking it b/c @ the same time you are telling the viewers the exact measurement & how todo I we tried to make your empanada recipe it’s easy & it taste similar to red ribbon is there anyway if you have time you can show us how to make Christmas b-bingos puto or kutsinta ty again & more blessing s to both of you