Best 4 Halo Halo Recipes

Indulge in the icy symphony of Halo-halo, a beloved Filipino dessert that tantalizes taste buds with its vibrant layers and refreshing flavors. This iconic treat, also known as "mixed mixed" or "mix-mix," is a symphony of shaved ice, creamy coconut milk, velvety ube halaya, chewy tapioca pearls, sweet beans, crunchy jackfruit, and a medley of other tropical fruits. Each spoonful of Halo-halo is a delightful adventure, with a harmonious blend of textures, flavors, and colors. As you dig deeper into the icy depths, you'll uncover hidden treasures like sweetened plantains, creamy leche flan, and a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes, adding an extra layer of indulgence to this delectable dessert.

This article offers a comprehensive guide to crafting your own Halo-halo at home, with step-by-step recipes for each component. Learn how to make the perfect shaved ice, whip up a luscious coconut milk mixture, create vibrant ube halaya, and prepare an assortment of toppings that will make your Halo-halo truly special. Whether you prefer a classic combination of ingredients or want to experiment with unique flavors, this article has all the recipes and tips you need to create a Halo-halo that will transport your taste buds to the heart of the Philippines.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HALO-HALO ESPECIAL

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This refreshing snack of sweet fruit, beans, and leche flan is topped off with creamy shaved ice and ice cream. Use my recipe for leche flan (see Footnote).

Provided by lola

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Filipino

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) can jackfruit, drained and diced
1 (12 ounce) jar sweetened white kidney beans
1 (12 ounce) jar red (adzuki) beans, drained
shaved ice
½ cup evaporated milk, or to taste
½ cup vanilla ice cream, or to taste

Steps:

Place jack fruit in a bowl. Add white beans and red beans and mix thoroughly.
Place 2 tablespoons of the jackfruit mixture in a tall glass. Fill glass 2/3-full of shaved ice. Pour evaporated milk over the shaved ice. Mix using a teaspoon. Top with 2 tablespoons vanilla ice cream. Repeat layering the halo halo in 3 more glasses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.6 calories, Carbohydrate 94.6 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 240.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

HALO-HALO - HAWAIIAN FILIPINO DESSERT

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Refreshing, exotic, and fun! Great for a party. Don't let the eclectic mixture of ingredients scare you away. This is my husband's Filipino grandmother's recipe--she was of Ilocan descent and migrated to Hawaii, so her version reflects her cultural diversity.

Provided by Marla Swoffer

Categories Gelatin

Time 1h30m

Yield 240 oz, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 quarts vanilla ice cream
2 bananas, sliced and quartered
1 honeydew melon, balled
1 cantaloupe, balled
1 papaya, balled
1 young shredded coconut (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup tapioca (large or small pearl)
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
8 cups crushed ice

Steps:

Cook tapioca until pearls become translucent (add tapioca to boiling water, lower heat to medium, watch for 15 minutes or more, stirring occasionally).
Rinse tapioca in cool water (careful, it's sticky) and set aside.
Prepare Jell-O using half of the water called for and refrigerate until stiff.
Put the fruit (except bananas) and coconut into drink cooler (for party) or large bowl (to serve with a meal).
Cut Jell-O into 1/2" squares.
Add bananas, tapioca, and Jell-O to fruit mixture.
Prepare ice cream by emptying container into a large bowl and smoothing into paste (i. e. use potato masher, hands, etc.) Scoop ice cream into fruit mixture.
Cover fruit mixture with crushed ice.
If using cooler, cover with lid.
Wait 30 minutes and stir to combine all ingredients (including ice) well.
Serve with ladle in paper cups with spoons.
(lasts 5 hours in cooler--stir before each serving).
Leftovers can be refrigerated for the next day.

HALO-HALO

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"In the Philippines, you top this with rice cereal, but if I'm going to add cereal, it may as well be Cap'n Crunch," says Dale.

Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 14-ounce can coconut milk, well shaken
1 cup unsweetened dried mango slices, chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups coconut water
2 large lemongrass stalks (bottom 1 inch, top 8 inches and outer layer removed), smashed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 fresh or frozen (not dried) kaffir lime leaves
1/2 fresh red Thai chile pepper, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
8 cups shaved ice (ideally from an ice shaver)
1 cup cooked large pearl tapioca
1 cup macapuno strings (aka coconut sport)
1 cup drained nata de coco (aka coconut gel)
1 cup mixed fresh fruit, such as pineapple, blueberries, mango, banana or lychee, sliced into bite-size pieces if necessary
1 cup Cap'n Crunch or your favorite sweetened cereal

Steps:

Make the mango: Combine the coconut milk, mango and salt in a small saucepan with 1/4 cup water; bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the mango is soft but not falling apart, 20 minutes. Let cool, cover and refrigerate until well chilled, but no more than 2 hours.
Make the tea: Combine the coconut water, lemongrass, lime leaves and chile in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Turn off the heat, cover the pan and let the mixture steep for 20 minutes. Strain, pressing, then discarding the solids. Stir in the condensed milk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, but no more than 2 hours.
Make the halo-halo: Right before you're ready to eat, layer the ice, mango mixture, tapioca, macapuno, nata de coco, fresh fruit and cereal in 4 bowls or tall wide glasses. Pour the milky lemongrass tea over each.

HALO-HALO (FILIPINO MIXED-FRUIT DESSERT)

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Halo-halo (from Tagalog word halò, "mix") is a popular Filipino dessert that is a mixture of shaved ice and evaporated milk to which are added various boiled sweet beans and fruits, and served in a tall glass or bowl.

Provided by Dave Smith

Categories Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 Tbsp halo-halo mixture
2 Tbsp macapuno
2 Tbsp kaong (palm nuts)
2 Tbsp nata de coco coconut gel
2 Tbsp cantaloupe
ice, crushed or shaved
1/2 c evaporated milk
vanilla ice cream
CAN ALSO USE MANGO ICE CREAM

Steps:

1. In a tall glass, layer the first 5 ingredients. Cover with enough ice to fill the glass. Pour evaporated milk onto the ice. Top with a scoop of ice cream

Tips:

Use ripe, fresh fruits for the best flavor and texture.
If you don't have access to fresh fruit, you can use frozen or canned fruit, but be sure to drain off any excess syrup or liquid.
To make the shaved ice, you can use a shaved ice machine or a blender with a crushed ice setting. If you don't have either of these appliances, you can place ice cubes in a plastic bag and crush them with a hammer or rolling pin.
Don't overmix the ingredients. The halo-halo should have a light and fluffy texture, so be gentle when mixing it together.
Serve the halo-halo immediately, or it will start to melt and lose its texture.

Conclusion:

Halo-halo is a delicious and refreshing Filipino dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its variety of flavors and textures, it's sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give halo-halo a try. You won't be disappointed!