Halo-Halo Shaved Ice with Ube and Sweetened Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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A refreshing Filipino dessert layering shaved ice with sweetened purple yam, jellies, beans, and milk, perfect for hot days. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 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 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
1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans
1/4 cup sweetened kidney beans
1/4 cup nata de coco (coconut gel)
1/4 cup jackfruit strips
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup leche flan (caramel custard), cubed
2 tbsp pinipig (toasted young rice flakes)

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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall glass, place 1/2 cup ube halaya at the bottom. Add 1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans, 1/4 cup sweetened kidney beans, 1/4 cup nata de coco, and 1/4 cup jackfruit strips in layers.
Step 2: Add 2 cups finely shaved ice over the layered ingredients until the glass is almost full.
Step 3: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the shaved ice until it seeps through the layers.
Step 4: Top the halo-halo with 1/4 cup cubed leche flan and sprinkle 2 tablespoons pinipig (toasted young rice flakes) on top for texture.
Step 5: Serve immediately with a long spoon, mixing all the layers before eating for a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.