Halo Halo Dessert Recipe
Looking for a refreshing and colorful treat? This halo halo dessert recipe is a layered symphony of sweetened fruits, jellies, ube, leche flan, and crushed ice — the ultimate summer Filipino dessert! Learn how to make halo halo with classic Filipino halo-halo ingredients in this cool, vibrant shaved ice dessert (mix mix) that’s as fun to build as it is to eat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 (if using pre-made ingredients)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Base:
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2 cups shaved ice
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1/3 cup evaporated milk
Layer Fillings (adjust to taste):
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1/4 cup sweetened saba bananas (or plantains)
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1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit (langka)
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1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans
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1/4 cup sweetened garbanzo beans
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1/4 cup macapuno (coconut sport)
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1/4 cup nata de coco or gulaman (jelly cubes)
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2 tbsp ube halaya (purple yam jam)
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1 scoop ube ice cream
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1 slice leche flan
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Pinch of crushed cornflakes or pinipig (toasted rice flakes)
Instructions
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In a tall glass, start layering your Filipino halo-halo ingredients: beans, fruits, macapuno, jelly, and ube halaya.
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Fill the glass with shaved ice all the way to the top.
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Pour evaporated milk evenly over the ice.
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Top with a scoop of ube ice cream, a slice of leche flan, and a sprinkle of cornflakes or pinipig for crunch.
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Serve immediately with a long spoon — stir and enjoy your shaved ice dessert (mix mix)!
Notes
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For extra authenticity, use a mix of homemade and canned Filipino sweet preserves.
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Ube halaya and leche flan can be made ahead of time or store-bought.
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Customize the sweetness level by adjusting the amount of milk and fruit syrup.
Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/halo-halo-dessert-recipe/