Uploaded August 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Halo-Halo is an iced shaved 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. Customize with your favorites for a treat that's truly your own.
Equipment
Tall glasses or wide bowls
Long spoons
Ice shaver or crusher
Ingredients
½ cup ube halaya or 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
1. Prepare your ingredients, cutting them into small and uniform pieces. In a tall glass or wide bowl, start layering your ingredients.
2. 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.
3. Next, add a scoop of ice cream, a portion of Leche Flan, and a sprinkle of toasted pinipig.
4. 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 toasted pinipig or 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.
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Halo-Halo is an iced shaved 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. Customize with your favorites for a treat that's truly your own.
Equipment
Tall glasses or wide bowls
Long spoons
Ice shaver or crusher
Ingredients
½ cup ube halaya or 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
1. Prepare your ingredients, cutting them into small and uniform pieces. In a tall glass or wide bowl, start layering your ingredients.
2. 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.
3. Next, add a scoop of ice cream, a portion of Leche Flan, and a sprinkle of toasted pinipig.
4. 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 toasted pinipig or 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.
Thanks for watching! Don't forget to 👍 LIKE, leave a 💬 COMMENT below, and ❤️ SUBSCRIBE to my channel! If you like it so much, please feel free to 🤝 SHARE this video too.
ℹ️ Recipes by Nora - Your source for delicious Filipino recipes
Hello! My name is Nora. I'm here to share authentic Filipino recipes and foreign-inspired dishes beloved by Filipinos. Browse through recipes and learn how to recreate them with easy-to-find ingredients, detailed instructions with photos, and cooking videos.
#recipesbynora
