Halo-Halo with Sweetened Beans and Shaved Ice

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

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A refreshing Filipino dessert featuring layers of sweetened beans, fruits, jellies, and shaved ice topped with leche flan and purple yam. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers sweetened red mung beans, sweetened white kidney beans, jackfruit strips, sliced 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

1/2 cup sweetened red mung beans
1/2 cup sweetened white kidney beans
1/4 cup jackfruit strips, sliced
1/4 cup kaong (sugar palm fruit)
1/4 cup nata de coco
2 cups shaved ice
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 oz leche flan, sliced
1/4 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
2 tbsp pinipig (toasted rice flakes)

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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, layer 1/2 cup sweetened red mung beans and 1/2 cup sweetened white kidney beans evenly at the bottom.
Step 2: Add 1/4 cup sliced jackfruit strips, 1/4 cup kaong, and 1/4 cup nata de coco over the beans.
Step 3: Top the layered fruits and beans with 2 cups shaved ice, packing it lightly to fill the glass.
Step 4: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the shaved ice until it seeps through the layers.
Step 5: Garnish the top with 2 oz sliced leche flan, 1/4 cup ube halaya, and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted pinipig for added texture and flavor.
Step 6: Serve immediately with a long spoon to mix all the layers before eating.