How To Make Halo Halo with Ice Cream Topping: Authentic Filipino Dessert

Halo-Halo is a classic Filipino dessert known for its colorful medley of ingredients and refreshing taste. It’s a popular treat, especially during the hot summer months.

Here’s a detailed guide on how to create this delightful dessert using a variety of ingredients, including crushed ice, evaporated milk, and a delicious ice cream topping.

Ingredients:

Crushed Ice

Evaporated Milk

White Sugar

Nata de Coco

Macapuno (Coconut Sport)

Leche Flan

Red Beans

White Beans

Saging Saba (Banana Plantains)

Langka (Jackfruit)

Ube (Purple Yam)

Sago (Tapioca Pearls)

Gulaman Jelly (Red and Green)

Ube or Vanilla Ice Cream

Optional: Pinipig (Flat Rice Crispies)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients

Before you start assembling your halo-halo, ensure all ingredients are prepped and ready:

Nata de Coco: Drain and set aside.

Macapuno: Cut into small pieces.

Leche Flan: Slice into small cubes or scoop into pieces.

Red Beans: Cook until soft and sweetened.

White Beans: Similarly, cook until tender and sweet.

Saging Saba: Slice and either boil or fry until soft.

Langka: Cut into thin strips.

Ube: Prepare ube halaya (sweetened purple yam paste) or use store-bought ube jam.

Sago: Boil and sweeten

Gulaman Jelly: Cut into small cubes.

2. Layer the Ingredients

Take a tall glass or bowl and start layering the ingredients. The typical order might be:

Red Beans: Add a spoonful of red beans at the bottom.

White Beans: Add a spoonful of white beans.

Nata de Coco: Add a layer of nata de coco.

Macapuno: Add a generous spoonful.

Saging Saba: Add a few slices.

Langka: Add a layer of jackfruit strips.

Sago: Add a generous spoonful.

Gulaman Jelly: Add both red and green jelly cubes.

Leche Flan: Place a piece or scoop of leche flan.

Ube: Add a spoonful of ube halaya.

3. Sweeten with Sugar

Sprinkle a teaspoon or more of white sugar over the ingredients, adjusting to your desired sweetness level.

4. Add Crushed Ice

Fill the glass with crushed ice, pressing it down gently to pack the layers.

5. Pour Evaporated Milk

Pour evaporated milk over the crushed ice until it slightly covers the top layer. This gives the halo halo its creamy consistency.

6. Add Ice Cream

Top your halo-halo with a generous scoop of ube or vanilla ice cream. This adds a rich, creamy texture and enhances the dessert's flavor.

7. Serve Immediately

Serve the halo-halo right away with a long spoon. Before eating, mix all the layers thoroughly to blend the flavors and textures.

Tips for the Perfect Halo Halo:

Use Fresh Ingredients: Freshly prepared ingredients elevate the overall taste.

Balance the Sweetness: Adjust the amount of sugar, ube, and leche flan to your preference.

Customize Your Halo-Halo: Feel free to add other favorite ingredients like sweet corn, cheese ice cream, pinipig (flat rice crispies), or fresh fruits like mango or strawberry, among others.

You may sprinkle Pinipig on top of your Halo-Halo to add another layer of taste and texture!

Halo-Halo is not just a dessert; it’s a celebration of Filipino culinary creativity. The combination of various textures and flavors makes it a unique and enjoyable treat. Whether you’re looking to cool down on a hot day or indulge in a sweet delight, Halo-Halo with ice cream topping is sure to satisfy. Happy mixing!