Delicious Halo Halo Recipe: A Filipino Dessert Delight

Ingredients

• 2 cups shaved ice
• 1/2 cup sweetened red beans
• 1/2 cup sweetened jackfruit, sliced
• 1/2 cup sweetened banana, sliced
• 1/2 cup coconut gel (nata de coco)
• 1/2 cup ube (purple yam) ice cream
• 1/4 cup leche flan, cut into small cubes
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)
• 1/4 cup sugar (optional, for sweetening beans if needed)
• 1/4 cup agar-agar jelly (optional, diced)

Instructions

1. In a large serving glass, layer 1/2 cup of sweetened red beans at the bottom.
2. Add 1/2 cup of sweetened jackfruit and 1/2 cup of sweetened banana on top of the beans.
3. Next, incorporate 1/2 cup of coconut gel, followed by a layer of 1/4 cup of diced agar-agar jelly if using.
4. Fill the glass with 2 cups of shaved ice, packing it down gently to create a solid base.
5. Drizzle 1/4 cup of evaporated milk and 1/4 cup of sweetened condensed milk over the shaved ice to add creaminess.
6. Top your halo halo with 1/2 cup of ube ice cream and a few cubes of leche flan for that rich flavor.
7. Finish off by sprinkling toasted coconut flakes on top for added crunch and flavor.
8. Serve immediately with a spoon and straw, mixing the layers together before enjoying.