Coconuts are easy to find, especially if you live in a country like the Philippines. It’s no surprise, then, that there are a bunch of recipes that make use of this ingredient. Not only does it taste good on its own, but it's also packed with health benefits. Plus buko juice is an amazing thirst quencher! Try capping off your meal with desserts packed with coconut goodness.

Check out the gallery to get your fill of buko with these delicious desserts.

(First published in the May 2007 issue of Good Housekeeping Philippines, Good Food section as "4 Easy Ways with Buko"; photos by Erwin Obcemea; recipes by Maricel Abad; food styling by Chiqui Lloren; adapted for use in Female Network)