Halo-Halo Icy Dessert with Ube and Sweet Beans

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

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A refreshing Filipino shaved ice dessert layered with sweetened beans, jellies, and purple yam, topped with creamy leche flan and crushed ice. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs shaved ice, sweetened red mung beans, sweetened kidney beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 shaved ice
1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans
1/4 cup sweetened kidney beans
1/4 cup nata de coco (coconut gel)
1/4 cup jackfruit strips
1/3 cup sweetened purple yam (ube halaya)
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 leche flan slices
2 tablespoons pinipig (toasted young rice flakes)
2 tablespoons sugar syrup

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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall serving glass, layer 1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans, followed by 1/4 cup sweetened kidney beans, 1/4 cup nata de coco, and 1/4 cup jackfruit strips.
Step 2: Add 1/3 cup sweetened purple yam (ube halaya) on top of the fruit and beans.
Step 3: Fill the glass with 2 cups shaved ice, pressing gently to compact.
Step 4: Drizzle 2 tablespoons sugar syrup evenly over the shaved ice.
Step 5: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk over the entire dessert until it seeps through the ice.
Step 6: Top with 2 slices of leche flan and sprinkle 2 tablespoons pinipig on top for crunch.
Step 7: Serve immediately with a spoon to mix and enjoy the blend of textures and flavors.