Halo-Halo with Macapuno and Ube Ice Cream

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A refreshing Filipino shaved ice dessert layered with sweet beans, jellies, macapuno, and topped with vibrant ube ice cream. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers shaved ice, sweetened red beans (adzuki), 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: 10 min Serves 2 Filipino cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, layer 1/4 cup sweetened red beans, 1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips, 1/4 cup sweetened macapuno strings, 1/4 cup nata de coco cubes, and 1/4 cup cubed leche flan evenly.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 cups shaved ice on top of the layered ingredients until the glass is nearly full.
  3. Step 3: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the shaved ice, allowing it to soak through.
  4. Step 4: Top the halo-halo with 2 scoops of purple yam (ube) ice cream and sprinkle 1/4 cup cornflakes over the top for crunch.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with a long spoon to mix all layers before eating.

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