Halo-Halo Inspired Shaved Ice with Sweet Beans and Coconut

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

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A refreshing Filipino dessert featuring shaved ice layered with sweet beans, jellies, coconut, and milk topped with a scoop of ube ice cream. 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
1/2 cup sweetened red mung beans
1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips
1/4 cup coconut strips
1/4 cup nata de coco
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 scoop (1/2 cup) ube ice cream
2 tbsp sweetened purple yam jam (ube halaya)

Instructions

Step 1: Place 2 cups shaved ice into a tall glass or bowl, packing gently to form a mound.
Step 2: Layer 1/2 cup sweetened red mung beans evenly over the ice, followed by 1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips, 1/4 cup coconut strips, and 1/4 cup nata de coco.
Step 3: Drizzle 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the layered ingredients and shaved ice to soak through.
Step 4: Top the dessert with 1 scoop (1/2 cup) ube ice cream and 2 tbsp sweetened purple yam jam (ube halaya) dolloped on the side. Serve immediately with a spoon.