Halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert that combines shaved ice and evaporated milk with ingredients like sweetened beans, fruits, and jellies that come together under a mountain of shaved ice, topped with creamy ube ice cream. This refreshing dessert is perfect for hot days with exciting flavour and texture in every bite. From sweet beans to tropical fruits and creamy flan, every ingredient adds a unique layer, making it a fun and tasty dessert! 🥰

Tip #1

Shaved Ice: Use finely shaved ice to ensure that it blends well with the other ingredients and absorbs the milk.

Tip #2

Balance Sweetness: Adjust the sweetness of the ingredients according to your preference. You can reduce the sugar in the sweetened fruits if you prefer a less sweet dessert.

Tip #3

Serve Immediately: Halo-halo is best enjoyed immediately after assembling to enjoy the contrast of textures before the ice melts. Ensure all ingredients are prepped ahead of time for quick assembly.

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Halo-halo

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup shaved ice
3 tablespoons sweetened evaporated milk
1 tablespoon sweetened banana
1 tablespoon sweetened jackfruit
1 tablespoon cooked sweetened red mung beans
1 tablespoon coconut strings
1 tablespoon ube jam
1 tablespoon red kaong (coconut gel)
1 tablespoon pandan jelly, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon sweetened sago pearls
1 scoop ube ice cream
1 tablespoon leche flan
Pinch of toasted rice (pinipig) or rice crisps
Wafer sticks (optional)

Preparation

Prepare Sweetened Ingredients: For sweetened banana and jackfruit, simmer slices in a mixture of sugar and water until tender and syrupy. For the mung beans, boil until soft, drain, then cook with a little sugar until they form a thick, sweet paste.
Layer the Ingredients: In a tall glass, layer each tablespoon of the prepared ingredients. Start with the heavier items like beans and jellies at the bottom, and build up to the lighter ones.
Top and Serve: Top the mixture with a generous amount of shaved ice. Pour over the sweetened evaporated milk, ensuring it seeps down through the ice. Add a scoop of ube ice cream and a piece of leche flan on top. Garnish with toasted rice (pinipig) or rice crisps for a crunchy texture, and add a wafer stick if desired.