Start by preparing your ingredients. Ensure that your fruits, jellies, and other toppings are sweetened and ready to use.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Add a generous drizzle of milk over the ice. Use fresh milk or evaporated milk for a creamy base.
Step 4
If you prefer your Halo-halo to be sweeter, you can sprinkle some sugar over the milk. Adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Include sweetened red munggo, nata de coco (coconut gel), sago or tapioca pearls, and cubes of jelly for more delightful textures.
Step 7
Top your Halo-halo with pinipig, which adds a crunchy element to the dessert.
Step 8
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.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing and indulgent Halo-halo. Mix it well before digging in to savor all the flavors and textures.