Halo-Halo Icy Fruit Dessert with Sweetened Beans and Leche Flan

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

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A refreshing Filipino layered dessert of crushed ice, sweet beans, jellies, fruits, and creamy leche flan topped with evaporated milk. 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 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: 15 min Serves 2 Filipino cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups crushed ice
1/2 cup sweetened red mung beans
1/3 cup sweetened jackfruit strips
1/3 cup sweetened coconut strips (macapuno)
1/4 cup gulaman (agar jelly), cubed
1/3 cup purple yam (ube) halaya
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup leche flan, sliced
2 tbsp rice crispies or pinipig

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Amazon Basics Color-Coded Dishwasher Safe Kitchen Knife Set, 12-Piece with Ergonomic Handles, Non-stick Sharp Blades, 6 Knives with 6 Blade Guards, Multicolor, 13.88 x 4.13 x 1.38 inch
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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, layer 1/2 cup sweetened red mung beans as the base.
Step 2: Add 1/3 cup each of sweetened jackfruit strips and sweetened coconut strips (macapuno) over the beans.
Step 3: Scatter 1/4 cup cubed gulaman (agar jelly) and 1/3 cup ube halaya evenly on top.
Step 4: Fill the glass with 3 cups crushed ice until nearly full.
Step 5: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the ice, allowing it to seep through the layers.
Step 6: Top with 1/2 cup sliced leche flan and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of rice crispies or pinipig for crunch.
Step 7: Serve immediately with a spoon and straw for mixing and enjoying the colorful layers.