Chilled Halo-Halo with Ube and Mixed Tropical Fruits

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

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A refreshing Filipino dessert combining shaved ice, sweetened purple yam (ube), assorted tropical fruits, and creamy milk for a colorful and cooling treat. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers shaved ice, ube halaya (purple yam jam), sweetened banana slices 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 300 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 2 Filipino cuisine 300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups shaved ice
1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
1/3 cup sweetened banana slices
1/3 cup jackfruit strips
1/4 cup sweetened red beans
1/4 cup sweetened coconut strips
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tbsp pinipig (toasted rice flakes)
1/4 cup leche flan cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, place 1/4 cup sweetened red beans, 1/4 cup sweetened coconut strips, 1/3 cup jackfruit strips, and 1/3 cup sweetened banana slices evenly at the bottom.
Step 2: Add 2 cups shaved ice on top of the fruit layer, gently packing to fill the container.
Step 3: Spoon 1/2 cup ube halaya over the shaved ice, spreading evenly.
Step 4: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk slowly over the entire mixture until absorbed and slightly pooling on top.
Step 5: Garnish with 1/4 cup leche flan cubes and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted pinipig over the top. Serve immediately with a spoon to mix all layers before eating.