Halo-Halo Recipe
A refreshing shaved ice dessert with layers of ube halaya, mixed fruits, beans, and jellies. It is then topped with crushed ice, milk, ice cream, pinipig, and leche flan.
Servings 4
Calories 224kcal
Cost $8-$14
Equipment
- Tall glasses or wide bowls
- Long spoons
- Ice shaver or crusher
Ingredients
- ½ cup ube halaya (purple yam jam) see note
- ¼ cup sweetened saba bananas see note
- ¼ cup mango cubes see note
- ¼ cup sweetened red mung beans see note
- ¼ cup sago see note
- ¼ cup nata de coco see note
- ¼ cup green gulaman or gelatin see note
- ¼ cup red gulaman or gelatin see note
- 8 cups crushed ice see note
- 1 cup evaporated milk see note
- 4 scoops ice cream see note
- ¼ cup leche flan see note
- ¼ cup pinipig see note
- Sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients, cutting them into small and uniform pieces. In a tall glass or wide bowl, start layering your ingredients.
- Add a generous layer of shaved ice on top. If you're using a wide bowl, the shaved ice becomes the base of the Halo-Halo.
- Next, add a scoop of ice cream, a portion of Leche Flan, and a sprinkle of toasted pinipig.
- Drizzle some evaporated milk over the top. Sweeten with sugar as desired.
Notes
- Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam): A sweet and creamy jam made from ube, adding an iconic purple color and distinct flavor.
- Sweetened Fruits: There are saba bananas, jackfruit (langka), or pineapple cooked in syrup.
- Fresh Fruits: Ataulfo mangoes, melon, and buko (young coconut) provide a refreshing touch.
- Root Crops and Legumes: Sweetened red mung beans, kidney beans, or garbanzo beans add texture and protein. Boiled sweet potatoes, taro, or sweet corn offer hearty elements.
- Sago and Jellies: These are nata de coco (coconut jelly) in syrup, colorful jelly cubes made with gelatin or gulaman (agar-agar), and sago or tapioca pearls cooked to package instructions.
- Ice Cream or Sorbetes: Any flavor, with ube and mango being the most common choices for a creamy and luscious addition.
- Ice and Milk: Shaved or crushed ice; evaporated milk or condensed milk for creaminess.
- Toasted Pinipig (Pounded Young Rice): Lightly toast pinipig or use cornflakes for a crunchy element.
- Leche Flan (Caramel Flan): A special ingredient that adds an indulgent touch of creaminess and sweetness.
- Grated Cheese: An uncommon, optional ingredient that adds a savory twist and richness.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 7063IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 1mg