Halo-Halo Shaved Ice with Sweetened Beans and Coconut

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

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A refreshing Filipino dessert featuring layers of sweetened beans, jellies, fruits, and creamy shaved ice topped with leche flan and ube ice cream. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers crushed 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: 15 min Serves 2 Filipino cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups crushed ice
1/2 cup sweetened red mung beans
1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips
1/4 cup sweetened coconut strips (macapuno)
1/4 cup kaong (sugar palm fruit)
1/4 cup gelatin cubes (gulaman)
2 tbsp sweetened purple yam (ube) halaya
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 slices leche flan, sliced
2 scoops ube ice cream

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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, layer 1/2 cup sweetened red mung beans, 1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips, 1/4 cup sweetened coconut strips, 1/4 cup kaong, and 1/4 cup gelatin cubes evenly.
Step 2: Add 2 tbsp sweetened purple yam halaya on top of the layered ingredients.
Step 3: Fill the glass with 3 cups crushed ice, pressing gently to compact the layers.
Step 4: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the crushed ice, allowing it to seep into the layers.
Step 5: Top with 2 slices leche flan and 2 scoops of ube ice cream. Serve immediately with a spoon.