Best 4 Halo Halo Recipes
Halo-halo is a popular and refreshing Filipino dessert that is perfect for a hot summer day or any occasion. It is a combination of shaved ice, evaporated milk, and various toppings such as sweetened beans, tapioca pearls, coconut strips, and fruit cocktail. Halo-halo is often served with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of leche flan. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for making halo-halo at home, including classic and modern variations. We will also provide tips for choosing the right ingredients and assembling the dessert so that it is both delicious and visually appealing.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
HALO-HALO ESPECIAL
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
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
"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
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 - HAWAIIAN FILIPINO DESSERT
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
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 (FILIPINO MIXED-FRUIT DESSERT)
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
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 for Making the Perfect Halo-Halo:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh fruits and quality ice cream will make a big difference in the taste of your halo-halo.
- Don't skimp on the ice: Halo-halo is a refreshing dessert, so make sure to use plenty of ice.
- Layer your ingredients carefully: The order of the ingredients is important for the best flavor and texture.
- Add a drizzle of condensed milk or syrup: This will add sweetness and richness to the halo-halo.
- Top with a scoop of ice cream: This is the classic topping for halo-halo, but you can also use other toppings, such as fresh fruit, nuts, or sprinkles.
Conclusion:
Halo-halo is a delicious and refreshing Filipino dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its many variations, there is a halo-halo for everyone to enjoy. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give halo-halo a try. You won't be disappointed!
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