Halo-Halo Dessert with Ube, Fruits, and Crushed Ice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

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A colorful Filipino shaved ice dessert layered with sweet beans, tropical fruits, purple yam, and creamy leche flan, perfect for cooling off. This Filipino-inspired recipe, 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 2 Filipino cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups crushed ice
1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans
1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips
1/2 cup ripe saba bananas, sliced
1/4 cup purple yam (ube) halaya
1/4 cup leche flan, cut into cubes
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tbsp sweetened coconut strips (macapuno)
2 tbsp pinipig (toasted rice flakes)
1 tbsp (optional) sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, layer 1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans, 1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips, 1/2 cup sliced saba bananas, 1/4 cup ube halaya, 1/4 cup leche flan cubes, and 2 tablespoons sweetened coconut strips evenly.
Step 2: Add 2 cups crushed ice over the layered ingredients, pressing lightly to fill the container.
Step 3: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the crushed ice, letting it seep through the layers.
Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons toasted pinipig (rice flakes) on top, and add 1 tablespoon sugar if extra sweetness is desired.
Step 5: Serve immediately with a spoon, mixing all layers together as you eat for the best flavor and texture contrast.