Halo-Halo with Ube and Toasted Rice Crumble

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

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A refreshing Filipino shaved ice dessert layered with sweetened purple yam, fruits, jellies, and topped with toasted rice crumble for texture. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers crushed ice, sweetened ube halaya (purple yam jam), 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 ube halaya (purple yam jam)
1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips
1/4 cup sweetened banana slices
1/4 cup kaong (sugar palm fruit), drained
1/4 cup nata de coco (coconut gel), drained
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup toasted rice crumble
1/4 cup leche flan cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, layer 1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips, 1/4 cup sweetened banana slices, 1/4 cup kaong, and 1/4 cup nata de coco evenly.
Step 2: Add 3 cups crushed ice piled on top of the layered fruits.
Step 3: Spoon 1/2 cup sweetened ube halaya over the crushed ice, spreading evenly.
Step 4: Drizzle 1/2 cup evaporated milk over the entire mixture to soak through.
Step 5: Garnish the top with 1/4 cup leche flan cubes and sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted rice crumble for a nutty crunch.
Step 6: Serve immediately with a long spoon, mixing all layers before eating for the full halo-halo experience.