Inipit facts for kids
a slice of Bulacan inipit
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| Type | Pastry |
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| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Bulacan |
| Main ingredients | Flour, milk, lard, sugar |
Inipit is a delicious flat pastry from the Philippines. It's made from simple ingredients like flour, milk, lard, and sugar. The name inipit comes from the Tagalog word meaning "pressed in between" or "sandwiched." This is because Inipit usually has a yummy filling tucked between two soft sheets of the pastry.
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What Makes Inipit Special?
Inipit is a popular Filipino snack, often enjoyed as a dessert or a treat. It's known for its soft texture and sweet fillings. Imagine a sweet sandwich, but instead of bread, it's a soft pastry!
Traditional and New Flavors
Originally, Inipit was filled with a sweet mashed potato mixture. Over time, new and exciting flavors became popular. Today, you can often find Inipit with creamy custard, rich buttercream, or even purple yam (called ube) filling. These new flavors make Inipit even more fun to try!
Where Does Inipit Come From?
The towns of Guiguinto and Malolos in Bulacan province are very famous for their Inipit. Many people visit these towns just to buy this special pastry. A Philippine snack company called Lemon Square, based in Meycauayan, Bulacan, was the first to make Inipit for everyone to buy in stores. This helped Inipit become a favorite snack across the country.
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Slices of inipit flavoured with ube (purple yam) and chocolate, respectively.
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Lemon Square Inipit in Custard, Ube, Pandan, and Chocolate flavors
