Halo-Halo Filipino Shaved Ice Dessert with Ube and Sweet Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

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A refreshing layered Filipino dessert with shaved ice, purple yam, sweetened beans, fruits, and creamy milk. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers shaved ice, ube halaya (purple yam jam), 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 320 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: 10 min Serves 2 Filipino cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups shaved ice
1/3 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans
1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips
1/3 cup ripe saba bananas, sliced
1/2 cup, chilled evaporated milk
1/4 cup flan (leche flan), cubed
2 tbsp pinipig (toasted rice flakes)

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Cuisinart Stainless Steel Hollow Handle 15-Piece Cutlery Block Set, Kitchen Knife Set with Steel Blades for Precise Cutting, Durable Knives with Ergonomic Handles, C77SS-15PK
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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, layer 1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans at the bottom, followed by 1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips, and 1/3 cup sliced ripe saba bananas.
Step 2: Add 2 cups shaved ice on top of the fruit layers, then spoon 1/3 cup ube halaya over the ice.
Step 3: Pour 1/2 cup chilled evaporated milk evenly over everything to moisten the layers.
Step 4: Top with 1/4 cup cubed flan and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted pinipig rice flakes for crunch. Serve immediately with a spoon.