Halo-Halo Shaved Ice with Tropical Fruits and Sweet Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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A refreshing Filipino dessert layering shaved ice, sweetened beans, jellies, tropical fruits, and creamy leche flan topped with evaporated milk. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers shaved ice, sweetened red mung beans, 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 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

2 cups shaved ice
1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans
1/4 cup sweetened kidney beans
1/4 cup jackfruit strips
1/4 cup ripe saba banana, sliced and cooked in syrup
1/4 cup nata de coco (coconut gel)
2 tbsp purple yam halaya (ube jam)
1/4 cup leche flan, cubed
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tbsp pinipig (toasted young rice flakes)
1 tbsp (optional, for sweetness adjustment) sugar

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Cuisinart Stainless Steel Hollow Handle 15-Piece Cutlery Block Set, Kitchen Knife Set with Steel Blades for Precise Cutting, Durable Knives with Ergonomic Handles, C77SS-15PK
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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, layer 1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans, 1/4 cup sweetened kidney beans, 1/4 cup jackfruit strips, 1/4 cup cooked saba banana slices, and 1/4 cup nata de coco evenly.
Step 2: Add 2 tbsp purple yam halaya (ube jam) on top of the fruit and bean layers.
Step 3: Fill the glass with 2 cups shaved ice, pressing down slightly to pack it.
Step 4: Place 1/4 cup cubed leche flan on top of the shaved ice.
Step 5: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the entire dessert, allowing it to seep through.
Step 6: Sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted pinipig on the top for a crunchy texture.
Step 7: Taste and add 1 tbsp sugar if additional sweetness is desired. Serve immediately with a spoon.