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halo-halo topped with ice cream and leche flan
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Halo-Halo

Looking for the ultimate Summertime treat? Try Halo-halo! This Filipino-style shaved ice is layered with sweetened fruits, jellies, and milk and topped with ice cream and custard for a tasty and refreshing treat. Perfect way to cool down on a hot day!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 532kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup gulaman cubes or sago
  • ½ cup sweetened beans (garbanzo, red mung, and/or white beans)
  • ½ cup Nata de coco, drained well
  • ½ cup Kaong, drained well
  • ½ cup sweetened saba bananas
  • ½ cup sweetened jackfruit strips
  • ¼ cup sweetened macapuno
  • ½ cup ube halaya
  • shaved ice
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup leche flan
  • 4 scoops ice cream (mango, ube, or vanilla)

Instructions

  • Prepare the gulaman according to package directions. Use less water than called for to yield a firmer texture.
  • Prepare the ingredients from scratch or use bottled halo-halo ingredients.
  •  In a tall glass, add about a teaspoon each of desired add-ins to about ⅓ full.  
  • Pack the glass with shaved ice.   
  • Drizzle evaporated milk over the ice.  
  • Top the ice with leche flan and scoop of ice cream. 
  • Garnish with strips of macapuno and sprinkle with pinipig, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • When making gulaman, reduce the water called for in the packaging to yield firmer cubes that will hold up in the mix.
  • As most ingredients are prepared in simple syrup, it's unnecessary to sweeten the dessert with additional sugar.
  • For best results, use shaved and not crushed ice. Shaved ice has a fine texture that absorbs the milk well.

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 761mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 597IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 373mg | Iron: 1mg