A popular Filipino dessert that is a delightful mix of shaved ice, sweet ingredients, and creamy toppings.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 3cupsshaved ice
- 1cupevaporated milk
- 1/2cupmacapuno (coconut sport) or shredded young coconut
- 1/2cupsweetened jackfruit (langka), sliced
- 1/2cupsweetened banana (saba), sliced
- 1/2cupsweetened red beans (adzuki beans)
- 1/2cupsweetened mung beans
- 1/2cupleche flan, cubed
- 1/2cupube (purple yam) ice cream or ube jam (optional)
For Toppings
- 1/2cupcrushed nuts (like peanuts or pinipig)
- 1/4cuphalaya (purple yam paste), optional
- additional fruits or toppings as desired (like nata de coco or fruit cocktail)
How to make Halo-Halo
Prepare Ingredients
Prepare all the sweetened ingredients (macapuno, jackfruit, banana, red beans, mung beans) in separate bowls. If you’re using store-bought, just ensure they're drained if in syrup.
Assemble Halo-Halo
In a tall glass or bowl, start by adding a layer of sweetened ingredients in this order: red beans, sweetened banana, jackfruit, sweetened mung beans, macapuno, leche flan cubes.
Add a generous amount of shaved ice on top of the layered ingredients.
Pour evaporated milk over the shaved ice, allowing it to seep through the layers.
Add a scoop of ube ice cream on top, if desired.
Add Toppings
Finish with crushed nuts, halaya (if using), and any additional toppings you like.
Serve
Serve immediately with a long spoon or straw. Enjoy mixing all the layers together before digging in!
Tips & Tricks
You can customize Halo-Halo by adding any of your favorite toppings or fruits.
For best results, use finely shaved ice, which will melt quickly and mix well with the other ingredients.
