Halo-Halo Iced Dessert with Ube and Sweet Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

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A refreshing Filipino shaved ice dessert layered with sweetened beans, fruits, jellies, and topped with purple yam ice cream and evaporated milk. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers shaved 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 350 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 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups shaved ice
1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans
1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips
1/4 cup sweetened macapuno (coconut strings)
1/4 cup sweetened nata de coco
1/4 cup cooked sweetened purple yam (ube) halaya
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 scoops ube ice cream
1/4 cup leche flan, cubed
1/4 cup plantain banana, sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall glass, layer 1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans, 1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips, 1/4 cup sweetened macapuno, and 1/4 cup sweetened nata de coco evenly.
Step 2: Add 2 cups shaved ice on top of the layered ingredients until the glass is nearly full.
Step 3: Spoon 1/4 cup cooked sweetened purple yam halaya over the shaved ice, then add 1/4 cup cubed leche flan and 1/4 cup sliced plantain banana around the edges.
Step 4: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the shaved ice to soak through the layers.
Step 5: Top the dessert with 2 scoops of ube ice cream. Serve immediately with a long spoon to mix the layers as you eat.