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

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.

Rijohn Francis
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Denise Mills
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best halo-halo I've ever had!


Byron Baker
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This halo-halo is the perfect summer dessert. It's light, refreshing, and delicious.


Shojol Islam
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I love that this recipe uses fresh fruit. It makes the halo-halo so much more refreshing.


Tasin Mollha
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This recipe is a great way to introduce people to halo-halo. It's simple to make and the flavors are delicious.


Nita kulung Rai
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I made this halo-halo for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Eunice Fianko
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Halo-halo is my favorite dessert! This recipe is the best I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Visma Khatri
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This recipe is a keeper! The halo-halo was delicious and everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing!


Caleb Alemu
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I love halo-halo, but I've never made it myself. This recipe made it so easy! I'll definitely be making this again.


Terry McGrath
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This was my first time making halo-halo, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was easy to do. The dessert was delicious and refreshing.


Steven cork
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I'm not a big fan of halo-halo, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The combination of flavors and textures was really nice. I'll definitely be making this again.


Era
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had some strawberries, mangoes, and bananas that were about to go bad, so I threw them all into a bowl with some shaved ice and coconut milk. It was delicious!


egg friday
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Halo-halo is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for a hot summer day. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the different textures of the ingredients. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus!