SAVORING SWEET MEMORIES: PAL’S LOVE LETTER TO FILIPINO CULINARY HERITAGE
As Philippine Airlines (PAL) celebrates 84 years of connecting people and places, it also honors a legacy of sharing the best of the Philippines with the world. PAL marks the occasion with a specially curated dessert selection— a tribute to Filipino sweet flavors that evoke nostalgia, transcend borders, and tell stories of heritage and shared experiences.
From March 15 to May 31, business class passengers on select routes can indulge in the Trio Bite-Sized Dessert Plate, featuring Classic Leche Flan with slow-simmered cantaloupe syrup, candied orange, and coconut cream, Southern Chocolate Ganache Cake Slice, and Pacencia with Mango Buttercream Filling.
FILIPINO CLASSICS WITH A TWIST
A staple in Filipino celebrations, leche flan—our take on crème caramel—is a rich, velvety custard made with egg yolks, milk, sugar, and vanilla, often compared to crème brûlée. For PAL’s anniversary, this beloved dessert gets an elevated twist: an even creamier texture, a drizzle of slow-simmered cantaloupe syrup, a white chocolate topping, and a layer of crushed mango beneath.
The Southern Chocolate Ganache Cake Slice is a decadent treat crafted from high-quality cacao beans grown by skilled artisans in Davao. On the other hand, the Pacencia with Mango Buttercream Filling brings together delicate meringue cookies and the sweetness of the Philippines’ world-renowned mangoes.
SWEET TWISTS ON SPECIAL ROUTES
• Trio Bite-Sized Dessert Plate
Available for business class passengers flying to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and New York, with an option to enjoy halo-halo, a cheese platter, or ice cream.
• Southern Chocolate Ganache Cake Slice
Served on flights to Honolulu and Australia alongside a cheese platter or ice cream.
A LEGACY OF HEARTFELT CARE
Every dessert reflects PAL’s commitment to warm, heartfelt service—an enduring promise, “Care that comes from the heart.”
Through these desserts, PAL treats its passengers who have been part of its 84-year journey. It also highlights how Filipino flavors can bridge cultures, create connections, and make every flight more memorable.
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