Halo-Halo Shaved Ice with Mixed Fruits and Ube
A refreshing Filipino dessert combining shaved ice, sweetened fruits, purple yam, and creamy milk for a colorful and satisfying treat. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers shaved ice, sweetened jackfruit strips, sweetened banana slices (saba) 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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shaved ice
- 1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips
- 1/4 cup sweetened banana slices (saba)
- 1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans
- 1/4 cup cooked ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 1/4 cup leche flan (Filipino caramel custard), cubed
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp toasted pinipig (pounded young rice)
- 2 tbsp sweetened coconut strips (optional)
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, layer 1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips, 1/4 cup sweetened banana slices, 1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans, and 1/4 cup cubed leche flan evenly.
- Step 2: Add 2 cups finely shaved ice on top of the layered fruits and custard, packing lightly to form a mound.
- Step 3: Spoon 1/4 cup cooked ube halaya on top of the shaved ice mound.
- Step 4: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the entire dessert to soak the ingredients.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted pinipig and optionally 2 tbsp sweetened coconut strips on top for added crunch and flavor. Serve immediately with a spoon.






