Halo-Halo Dessert with Ube and Sweetened Fruits
A refreshing layered Filipino shaved ice dessert featuring sweetened fruits, purple yam, jellies, and creamy milk. This filipino-inspired desserts ready in about 15 minutes layers crushed ice, sweetened red mung beans, sweetened jackfruit strips 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 280 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
- 4 cups crushed ice
- 1/2 cup sweetened red mung beans
- 1/2 cup sweetened jackfruit strips
- 1/2 cup sweetened banana slices
- 1/4 cup sweetened coconut strips
- 1/2 cup purple yam (ube) halaya
- 1/4 cup nata de coco cubes
- 1/4 cup kaong (sugar palm fruit)
- 1/2 cup, chilled evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp pinipig (toasted rice flakes)
Instructions
- Step 1: In each tall glass, place 2 tbsp sweetened red mung beans, 2 tbsp sweetened jackfruit strips, 2 tbsp sweetened banana slices, 1 tbsp sweetened coconut strips, 2 tbsp nata de coco cubes, and 2 tbsp kaong.
- Step 2: Add 1/4 cup purple yam (ube) halaya on top of the fruit layers, then fill the glass with 1 cup crushed ice, packing gently.
- Step 3: Pour 1/4 cup chilled evaporated milk evenly over the ice until it seeps through the layers.
- Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp pinipig toasted rice flakes on top and serve immediately with a long spoon.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Halo-Halo Dessert with Ube and Sweetened Fruits take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Halo-Halo Dessert with Ube and Sweetened Fruits?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Halo-Halo Dessert with Ube and Sweetened Fruits?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Halo-Halo Dessert with Ube and Sweetened Fruits for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Halo-Halo Dessert with Ube and Sweetened Fruits?
Filipino desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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