Halo-Halo Inspired Shaved Ice Dessert with Mixed Fruits and Sweet Beans
A refreshing Filipino dessert layering shaved ice with sweetened beans, tropical fruits, jellies, and evaporated milk for a delightful treat. 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 300 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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shaved ice
- 1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans
- 1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips
- 1/4 cup sweetened nata de coco cubes
- 1 small ripe banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 1/4 cup leche flan, cubed
- 2 tbsp crushed toasted rice or pinipig
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, start with a base layer of 1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans, followed by 1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips, and 1/4 cup sweetened nata de coco cubes.
- Step 2: Add 2 cups shaved ice on top of the layered fruits and beans, pressing gently to compact.
- Step 3: Drizzle 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the shaved ice until it soaks through.
- Step 4: Top with 2 tbsp purple yam jam (ube halaya), 1/4 cup cubed leche flan, and slices from 1 small ripe banana.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp crushed toasted rice (pinipig) on top for crunch and serve immediately with a spoon.






