Halo-Halo Inspired Shaved Ice with Ube and Sweet Beans

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A colorful and refreshing Filipino dessert with layers of shaved ice, vibrant ube jam, sweet beans, and creamy evaporated milk. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 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 290 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 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large tall glass, place 1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans and 1/4 cup sweetened kidney beans as the base layer.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/4 cup jackfruit strips evenly over the beans.
  3. Step 3: Spoon 1/3 cup ube halaya on top of the fruit layer.
  4. Step 4: Fill the glass with 2 cups shaved ice, packing lightly to create layers.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle 2 tbsp sugar syrup evenly over the shaved ice if desired for extra sweetness.
  6. Step 6: Pour 1/2 cup chilled evaporated milk slowly on top to soak the ice and ingredients.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with 1/4 cup cubed leche flan and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted pinipig over the top.
  8. Step 8: Serve immediately with a long spoon to enjoy the various layers.

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