Cold Halo-Halo with Jackfruit, Sweet Beans, and Crushed Ice

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

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A refreshing Filipino dessert featuring shaved ice layered with sweet fruits, beans, and creamy milk. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers shaved ice, sweetened jackfruit strips, sweetened red mung 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 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 sweetened jackfruit strips
1/2 cup sweetened red mung beans
1/2 cup sweetened banana slices (saba bananas)
1/4 cup leche flan, cut into cubes
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup sweetened purple yam (ube) halaya
2 tbsp pinipig (toasted young rice flakes)
2 tbsp (optional) sugar syrup

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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, layer 1/2 cup sweetened jackfruit strips, 1/2 cup sweetened red mung beans, and 1/2 cup sweetened banana slices evenly.
Step 2: Add 2 cups shaved ice on top of the fruit layers, packing lightly to fill the container.
Step 3: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the ice until it begins to soak through.
Step 4: Spoon 1/4 cup leche flan cubes and 1/4 cup sweetened purple yam halaya on top of the ice.
Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted pinipig over the dessert for crunch and drizzle 2 tbsp sugar syrup if extra sweetness is desired. Serve immediately with a spoon.