Halo-Halo Filipino Shaved Ice Dessert

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A tall glass of shaved ice and sweet toppings with evaporated milk poured over, topped with purple ube jam and a slice of leche flan made from scratch. Makes 4 glasses in about 5 hr 10 min.

Prep 30 min

Cook 40 min

Cooling 4 hr

Total 5 hr 10 min

Yield 4 glasses

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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5 (90 g)egg yolks
⅔ cup (150 ml)sweetened condensed milk
⅔ cup (150 ml)evaporated milk, for the leche flan
½ tsp (3 ml)vanilla extract
⅓ cup (60 g)granulated sugar, for caramel
4 oz (120 g)sweetened red beans, drained
3 oz (80 g)nata de coco, drained
½ cup (80 g)gelatin jelly cubes
3 ½ oz (100 g)sweet plantain banana cooked in syrup, finely diced
⅓ cup (120 g)ube halaya (purple yam jam)
¾ oz (20 g)toasted rice crisps
5 ¾ cups (800 g)shaved ice
1 cup (240 ml)evaporated milk, chilled, for the assembly

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Instructions

Make the flan: heat the 60 g sugar in a small pan without stirring until it is a deep amber caramel, then pour into a 6-inch round heatproof dish (or llanera) and tilt to coat.
Whisk the yolks gently with the condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla until smooth; strain into the dish and cover tightly with foil.
Steam over simmering water, or bake in a water bath at 325 F (160 C), for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is just set and reads at least 160 F (71 C).
Cool, then chill at least 4 hours. Run a knife around the edge and invert onto a plate; slice into wedges.
Divide the beans, nata de coco, jelly cubes and diced banana among four tall glasses.
Heap shaved ice over the toppings and pour about 60 ml chilled evaporated milk over each.
Top each with a spoonful of ube halaya, a slice of flan and the rice crisps, and serve immediately with a long spoon, mixing before eating.

Tips

Shave the ice finely and serve right away.
Ube halaya can be found jarred at Asian grocers.
Keep the flan chilled until the last minute.
Egg custard should reach 160 F (71 C); keep the flan refrigerated and discard after 3 days.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make halo-halo filipino shaved ice dessert?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to chill. The recipe makes 4 glasses.

How should I store halo-halo filipino shaved ice dessert?

Assemble just before serving. Refrigerate leftover flan up to 3 days.

Can I make halo-halo filipino shaved ice dessert ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (3 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 4 servings this recipe makes.

644 Calories / serving

18.3g Fat

88.0g Carbs

34.5g Protein

69.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (4 servings): ~2576 cal · 73g fat · 352g carbs · 138g protein · 279g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.