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Ensaymada, buko pie given new twist as Manam launches dessert menu

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<p>MANILA -- If the French have the croissant, then Filipinos have the ensaymada.</p><p>Manam Comfort Filipino&#x27;s new Three Cheese Ensaymada filled with kesong puti and accented with parmesan and local cheddar is a great companion to tsokolate. For a cheesy treat, guests have the option of topping the ensaymada with raclette.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/tvpatrol/07/11/20190715-three-cheese-ensyamada.jpg"/><figcaption>Three Cheese Ensyamada paired with tsokolate. <em>Jeeves de Veyra</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Manam further highlights the ensaymada’s versatility as it is also used in the ensaymadawich, which comes with chorizo patty, egg, and arugula, making this a rather filling snack.</p><p>These ensaymadas are among the new dessert offerings of Manam as it celebrates the opening of its 10th branch at the Power Plant Mall in Rockwell, Makati.</p><p>The dessert menu expands the current Filipino favorites Manam is known for like its sisig, watermelon sinigang, and crispy palabok.</p><p>“Late last year, we introduced some new desserts and pastries that were only exclusive to a few Manam branches. In Rockwell, it’s a whole menu now. We call it a supersized menu. It’s everything that everyone loves in Manam,” explained Maita Quesada, PR and communications head of The Moment Group.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/tvpatrol/07/11/20190715-manam.jpg"/><figcaption>The 10th branch of Manam can be found at Level R3 of the Power Plant Mall in Rockwell.<em> Jeeves de Veyra</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The new sweet options aren’t the only things that are new and different in this branch. The Rockwell branch also offers a peek at Manam’s new invigorated look. It’s bright, and airy and homey, thanks to the framed pictures and paintings. For those wanting to take out food, there’s a hassle-free take out counter right at the entrance.</p><p>Apart from the ensaymadas, Manam also has new buko pie that ups it coconut content with coconut cream and a coconut crumble topping.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/tvpatrol/07/11/20190715-buko-pie.jpg"/><figcaption>Calamansi tart and buko pie. <em>Jeeves de Veyra</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The calamansi tart is wonderfully sour and sweet with a crispy cashew brittle crust.</p><p>The sticky roll is soft, fluffy and looks like the popular cinnamon buns. Manam’s Filipino twist is using ube instead of cinnamon and sprinkling toasted coconut crumble on top.</p><p>Speaking of ube, it is also a filling in their bibingka that’s best eaten hot and with one of Manam’s signature shakes.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/tvpatrol/07/11/20190715-ube4.jpg"/><figcaption>Sticky ube. <em>Jeeves de Veyra</em></figcaption></figure></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/tvpatrol/07/11/20190715-ube5.jpg"/><figcaption>Ube bibingka.<em> Jeeves de Veyra</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Currently, the desserts are available in five out of the 10 branches of Manam.</p>

<p>Manam Comfort Filipino's new three cheese ensaymada filled with kesong puti and accented with parmesan and local cheddar is a great companion to tsokolate.</p>

Manam Comfort Filipino's new three cheese ensaymada filled with kesong puti and accented with parmesan and local cheddar is a great companion to tsokolate.