Halo-Halo Icy Dessert with Ube, Sweet Beans, and Leche Flan

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

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A colorful Filipino shaved ice dessert layered with sweet purple yam, sweetened beans, jellies, fruits, and topped with creamy leche flan and evaporated milk. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 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: 15 min Serves 2 Filipino cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups shaved ice
1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans
1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips
1/4 cup kaong (sugar palm fruit)
1/4 cup nata de coco (coconut gel)
2 slices leche flan, sliced
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tbsp pinipig (toasted young rice)
2 tbsp sweetened coconut strips

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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, layer 1/2 cup ube halaya at the bottom.
Step 2: Add 1/4 cup each of sweetened red mung beans, sweetened jackfruit strips, 1/4 cup kaong, and 1/4 cup nata de coco in layers over the ube halaya.
Step 3: Fill the glass with 2 cups shaved ice, gently pressing down to compact.
Step 4: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the shaved ice until it soaks through.
Step 5: Top with 2 slices of leche flan, then sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted pinipig and 2 tbsp sweetened coconut strips for texture.
Step 6: Serve immediately with a long spoon to mix before eating.