Chilled Halo-Halo with Sweetened Beans and Fruits
A refreshing Filipino shaved ice dessert layered with sweetened beans, tropical fruits, jellies, and topped with creamy leche flan and ube ice cream. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers shaved ice, sweetened red mung beans, sweetened kidney beans into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shaved ice
- 1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans
- 1/4 cup sweetened kidney beans
- 1/4 cup jackfruit strips
- 1/4 cup sweetened banana slices
- 1/4 cup nata de coco (coconut gel)
- 2 slices (about 1/4 cup) leche flan slices
- 2 scoops ube ice cream
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, layer 1/4 cup each of sweetened red mung beans, sweetened kidney beans, jackfruit strips, sweetened banana slices, and 1/4 cup nata de coco evenly.
- Step 2: Add 2 cups finely shaved ice on top of the layered ingredients, packing lightly.
- Step 3: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the shaved ice until it soaks through.
- Step 4: Place 2 slices (about 1/4 cup) leche flan on top of the ice, then add 2 scoops of ube ice cream as the final topping.
- Step 5: Serve immediately with a long spoon, mixing the layers as you eat for a sweet, cool, and creamy treat.






