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Halo-halo is an iconic and refreshing Filipino dessert, perfect for hot days. Its name means "mix" in Tagalog, and it truly is an explosion of flavors and textures in a single glass. This dessert combines a base of shaved ice with a generous layer of milk, topped with sweet ingredients like bananas, sweet potatoes, jackfruit, beans, coconut, nata de coco, and jellies. It is crowned with leche flan and often ube ice cream, creating a creamy and delicious contrast.
Halo-halo is ideal for those looking for a sweet, cold, and full-of-surprises dessert. Every spoonful is different, as you can combine ingredients to your liking. It is a versatile dessert that suits all tastes and has become a symbol of Filipino cuisine worldwide.
Although the traditional recipe includes a wide variety of ingredients, you can customize it based on what you have available. Some versions add coconut flan, ube halaya, or even cereals. The key is that it is sweet, cold, and very colorful.
Prep
20 min
Servings
4
Start by preparing your ingredients. Ensure that your fruits, jellies, and other toppings are sweetened and ready to use.
In a tall glass or bowl, add a layer of crushed or shaved ice. You can use as much as you like, depending on your preference.
Add a generous drizzle of milk over the ice. Use fresh milk or evaporated milk for a creamy base.
If you prefer your Halo-halo to be sweeter, you can sprinkle some sugar over the milk. Adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Now, start layering your ingredients. Add sweetened saba or plantain bananas, sweetened sweet potatoes, fresh or sweetened langka (jackfruit), sweetened garbanzos or beans, and coconut strips or sweetened macapuno.
Include sweetened red munggo, nata de coco (coconut gel), sago or tapioca pearls, and cubes of jelly for more delightful textures.
Top your Halo-halo with pinipig, which adds a crunchy element to the dessert.
Finish it off with a slice of leche flan for a creamy touch and a scoop of ube jam or ube ice cream for a burst of purple flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing and indulgent Halo-halo. Mix it well before digging in to savor all the flavors and textures.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 20 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
