Layered Shaved Ice Halo-Halo with Ube and Sweet Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

A colorful Filipino dessert featuring layers of shaved ice, sweet beans, ube halaya, and creamy milk topped with toasted rice crisps. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers crushed ice or 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.

Ingredients

• 3 cups crushed ice or shaved ice
• 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
• 1/2 cup sweetened red mung beans
• 1/2 cup sweetened white kidney beans
• 1/4 cup jackfruit strips
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup toasted pinipig (pounded rice flakes)
• 1/4 cup sweetened coconut strips
• 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, layer 3 cups crushed or shaved ice evenly to fill halfway.
2. Step 2: Spoon 1/2 cup sweetened red mung beans and 1/2 cup sweetened white kidney beans over the ice, followed by 1/4 cup jackfruit strips and 1/4 cup sweetened coconut strips, distributing evenly.
3. Step 3: Add another layer of 3 cups crushed ice on top, then dollop 1/2 cup ube halaya evenly over the ice.
4. Step 4: Drizzle 1 cup evaporated milk over the layers, sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar, and finish with 1/4 cup toasted pinipig on top for a crunchy texture.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with a spoon, mixing the layers as you eat for a sweet, creamy, and refreshing dessert.