Layered Halo-Halo with Sweetened Beans and Ube Ice Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

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A colorful Filipino shaved ice dessert layered with sweetened fruits, beans, jellies, and topped with creamy ube ice cream for a refreshing treat. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers crushed 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 450 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 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups crushed ice
1/4 cup sweetened red mung beans
1/4 cup sweetened kidney beans
1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips
1/4 cup sweetened coconut strips (macapuno)
1/4 cup nata de coco cubes
1/4 cup sweetened purple yam (ube) halaya
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 scoops ube ice cream
2 slices (optional) flan (leche flan), sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall glass, layer 1/4 cup each of sweetened red mung beans, kidney beans, jackfruit strips, coconut strips, nata de coco cubes, and 1/4 cup sweetened purple yam halaya evenly.
Step 2: Add 3 cups crushed ice on top of the layered ingredients, packing gently to fill the glass.
Step 3: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the ice, letting it seep through the layers.
Step 4: Top with 2 scoops of ube ice cream and optionally place 2 slices of leche flan on the side for extra richness.
Step 5: Serve immediately with a long spoon to mix the flavors before eating for a classic Filipino summer dessert experience.