Sweetened Shaved Ice Halo-Halo with Ube and Leche Flan

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A refreshing Filipino dessert featuring finely shaved ice layered with sweet beans, ube halaya, and creamy leche flan crowned with evaporated milk. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers shaved ice, ube halaya (purple yam jam), sweetened red 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 400 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 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups shaved ice
1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
1/2 cup sweetened red beans
1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips
2 slices (about 1/2 cup) leche flan slices
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup sweetened coconut strips
2 tbsp pinipig (toasted rice flakes)

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Amazon Basics Color-Coded Dishwasher Safe Kitchen Knife Set, 12-Piece with Ergonomic Handles, Non-stick Sharp Blades, 6 Knives with 6 Blade Guards, Multicolor, 13.88 x 4.13 x 1.38 inch
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Instructions

Step 1: Place 2 cups of finely shaved ice into a tall glass or bowl.
Step 2: Layer on 1/2 cup sweetened red beans evenly over the ice, followed by 1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit strips.
Step 3: Spoon 1/2 cup ube halaya on top, then add 1/4 cup sweetened coconut strips.
Step 4: Add 2 slices (about 1/2 cup) of leche flan pieces carefully on top.
Step 5: Drizzle 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the entire dessert.
Step 6: Sprinkle 2 tbsp pinipig toasted rice flakes on top for a slight crunch.
Step 7: Serve immediately with a spoon and mix the layers while eating for the best flavor contrast.