Upgrade your Noche Buena spread with these easy Mr. Hat Gulaman recipes

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December 11, 2025 | 10:30am

MANILA, Philippines — This holiday season, transform your Noche Buena table into a spectacular feast without the fuss of complicated baking. Mr. Hat Gulaman is your secret to creating affordable, flexible and easy-to-make desserts that will impress everyone.

Mr. Hat Gulaman, made from natural seaweed extract, is available in a wide range of varieties—seven flavored and six unflavored. This extensive selection makes it easy to tailor each recipe to your own tastes and even match your holiday color theme.

Since it doesn't require baking and sets quickly, gulaman is ideal for busy holiday prep. Whether you're cooking in a full kitchen or working with a single burner in a shared space, it’s a stress-free way to bring something different to the table without the added effort.

While gulaman is already a fixture in many Christmas classic desserts, take things further with these recipes. Create jelly desserts that not only look elegant but are easy to prepare. Mr. Hat Gulaman opens you up to new recipe ideas like Holiday Lychee Brûlée, Buko Pan-Handaan and Gulaman Coffee Jelly.

These options bring nostalgic flavors in a new format—especially great for family members who like something light after a rich holiday meal. And for those who want a chilled drink to serve alongside the handaan, gulaman blends beautifully into creative beverages too. Try the Sparkling Fruit Jelly Drink to sip after all the eating is done.

The holidays will always be about tradition—but every now and then, a small change can bring big joy. With Mr. Hat Gulaman, you get a simple, affordable way to create dishes that feel personal, surprising, and worth sharing.

1. Mr. Hat Gulaman Holiday Lychee Crème Brûlée

A no-bake twist on the classic custard, featuring the sweet taste of lychee.

Ingredients:

Lychee Jelly Brûlée

1 sachet Mr. Hat Gulaman Lychee flavor

3 cups water

1 can condensed milk

2-3 tbsp. sugar for toppings (for the Brûlée part)

Procedure:

1. Pour the water into a saucepan. Add the Mr. Hat Gulaman Lychee flavor powder.
    
2. Stir well until combined. Add the condensed milk and continue stirring until fully mixed.
    
3. Place the mixture over low heat and allow it to come to a slight simmer.
    
4. Once simmering, turn off the stove and pour the mixture into individual ramekins or serving cups.
    
5. Let the jelly cool for about one hour before placing them in the refrigerator. Chill for four to five hours until set.
    
6. To Brûlée: When ready to serve, remove the jellies from the refrigerator. Gently pat the top surface dry with a kitchen towel to remove any moisture.
    
7. Evenly sprinkle the sugar over the surface of the jelly. Using a blow torch, toast the sugar until it caramelizes and forms a hard crust. Do not torch for a long time to prevent a bitter taste.
    
8. Serve cold and enjoy.
    

2. Sparkling Fruity Jelly Drink

A refreshing, festive drink that uses jelly cubes as creative "ice."

Ingredients:

Fruit Jelly Ice

1 sachet Mr. Hat Gulaman Unflavored White

3 cups water

10 pcs. strawberry slices

10 pcs. orange slices

1 tsp. sugar

Sparkling Drink

Frozen strawberries

Orange slices

1 basil leaf

1 jigger grenadine syrup

Fruit Jelly Ice

1 cup sparkling water

Procedure:

To make the Fruit Jelly Ice:

1. Pour the water into a saucepan. Add the Mr. Hat Gulaman Unflavored White and sugar. Stir well and bring to a slight simmer.
    
2. Set aside for about 15 to 20 minutes to cool slightly.
    
3. In each cavity of an ice tray, add the fruit slices. Carefully pour the jelly mixture on top of the fruit.
    
4. Place the ice tray in the freezer overnight until completely frozen.

To assemble the drink:

1. In a serving glass, add two to three pieces of frozen strawberries, orange slices and the basil leaf.
    
2. Gently mash the fruits using a muddler to release the flavors. Pour in the grenadine syrup.
    
3. Add the Fruit Jelly Ice cubes to the glass.
    
4. Top with the sparkling water. Stir well. Garnish with an orange slice.
    
5. Serve cold and enjoy.
    

3. Mr. Hat Gulaman Coffee Jelly

A simple, sophisticated coffee dessert layered with a light, creamy sauce.

Ingredients:

1 sachet Mr. Hat Gulaman Unflavored White

4 tbsp coffee powder

½ cup heavy cream

¼ cup sugar (plus 2 tbsp. for cream)

4 cups of water

Procedure:

1. In a saucepan, dissolve 1 sachet of Mr. Hat Gulaman Unflavored White, coffee powder, and ¼ cup sugar in the water.
    
2. Stir until mixture boils.
    
3. Transfer the liquid to a container and refrigerate for four hours until fully set. Slice the jelly into cubes, then set aside.
    
4. In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of sugar until the mixture is thick but still pourable.
    
5. Gently fold the jelly cubes into the sweetened cream mixture.
    
6. Serve cold and enjoy.
    

4. Mr. Hat Gulaman Buko Pan-Handaan

A festive, three-layered Filipino dessert great for sharing.

Ingredients:

First layer

1 sachet Mr. Hat Gulaman Buko Pandan flavor

3 cups water

¼ cup sugar

Second layer

1 sachet Mr. Hat Gulaman Buko Pandan flavor

2 cups water

1 cup all-purpose cream

¾ cup condensed milk

Third layer

1 sachet Mr. Hat Gulaman Unflavored White

3 cups water

¾ cup condensed milk

Procedure:

First layer (Pandan Jelly base)

1. In a pot, pour the water. Add the Mr. Hat Gulaman Buko Pandan flavor and sugar. Stir well until dissolved. Allow it to come to a slight simmer.
    
2. Transfer the mixture to your molder or serving dish. Chill in the refrigerator for two hours until set.

Second layer (Creamy Pandan)

1. Pour the water into a clean pot. Add the Mr. Hat Gulaman Buko Pandan flavor and stir well.
    
2. Add the all-purpose cream and condensed milk. Keep stirring constantly while heating. Allow it to come to a slight simmer.
    
3. Carefully pour the mixture over the solidified buko pandan jelly base to form the second layer. Chill in the refrigerator for about three hours.

Third layer (White Cream)

1. Add the water to a pot. Add the Mr. Hat Gulaman Unflavored White and stir well until the powder is dissolved.
    
2. Add the condensed milk and continue stirring. Place on the stove until it comes to a slight simmer.
    
3. Carefully transfer the mixture over the second layer. Allow it to cool completely before placing it in the refrigerator to chill for five hours.
    
4. To serve, once fully set, remove the molder from the refrigerator. Flip it onto a serving plate and enjoy.

This Christmas, make your celebration special with Mr. Hat Gulaman, which are available in leading groceries, supermarkets nationwide and through the Shopee and Lazada.

Check out their Facebook page for more info. Discover new and creative holiday recipes with Mr. Hat Gulaman, #NasaHatKoYan! 

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