Halo-Halo Inspired Shaved Ice with Sweetened Beans and Coconut Gel

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

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A refreshing Filipino dessert featuring finely shaved ice layered with sweetened beans, coconut gel, and topped with leche flan and ube ice cream. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers shaved ice, sweetened red mung beans (monggo), sweetened kidney 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
1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans (monggo)
1/4 cup sweetened kidney beans
1/4 cup coconut gel (nata de coco), drained and chopped
1/4 cup sliced ripe jackfruit
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 slices leche flan, sliced
2 scoops ube (purple yam) ice cream
2 tbsp pinipig (toasted young rice flakes)

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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall clear glass or bowl, place 1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans, 1/4 cup sweetened kidney beans, 1/4 cup chopped coconut gel, and 1/4 cup sliced ripe jackfruit at the bottom.
Step 2: Add 2 cups finely shaved ice over the layered ingredients, packing gently but not compressing.
Step 3: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the shaved ice, allowing it to seep through.
Step 4: Top the shaved ice with 2 slices of sliced leche flan, followed by 2 scoops of ube ice cream.
Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted pinipig on top for texture and serve immediately with a spoon.