Halo Halo

Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Philippines with this refreshing and colorful Halo-Halo recipe! Perfect for hot summer days, this iconic Filipino dessert combines a medley of sweet and chewy ingredients like nata de coco, kaong, and sweetened jackfruit, layered with crushed ice for an irresistible chilled treat. Topped with rich ube halaya, creamy leche flan, and a scoop of ice cream, this indulgent parfait is finished with a drizzle of evaporated milk for an extra layer of creaminess. Easy to assemble in just 20 minutes, Halo-Halo is the perfect balance of texture and flavor, offering an authentic taste of the tropics. Ideal keywords: Filipino dessert, Halo-Halo recipe, shaved ice, tropical dessert, ube, leche flan, easy summer dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups crushed ice
• 0.5 cup sweetened red beans
• 0.5 cup sweetened garbanzo beans
• 1 cup sweetened jackfruit strips
• 0.5 cup nata de coco (coconut gel cubes)
• 0.5 cup kaong (sugar palm fruit)
• 4 tablespoons ube halaya (purple yam jam)
• 4 slices leche flan
• 1 cup sliced ripe plantains (minatamis na saging)
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 4 scoops scoops of ice cream (ube or vanilla, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare 4 serving glasses or bowls and place them on a clean work surface.

Step 2

In each glass, layer 2 tablespoons of sweetened red beans, followed by 2 tablespoons of sweetened garbanzo beans.

Step 3

Add 1/4 cup of sweetened jackfruit and 2 tablespoons of nata de coco to each glass.

Step 4

Add 2 tablespoons of kaong and 1/4 cup of sliced ripe plantains into each glass.

Step 5

Fill each glass with 1 cup of crushed ice, packing it gently to create a mound on top.

Step 6

Drizzle 1/4 cup of evaporated milk over the crushed ice in each glass.

Step 7

Carefully top each serving with 1 tablespoon of ube halaya and a slice of leche flan.

Step 8

If desired, add one scoop of ice cream on top for extra richness.

Step 9

Serve immediately with a long spoon for mixing the ingredients before enjoying.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3078.1 grams (3078.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3355

Total Fat 78.40g	101%
Saturated Fat 45.10g	226%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 726mg	242%
Sodium 1473mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 583.20g	212%
Dietary Fiber 26.20g	94%
Total Sugars 471.40g
Protein 71.50g	143%

Vitamin D 242IU	1208%
Calcium 1873mg	144%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 4590mg	98%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.2%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 70.2%