Best 2 Halo Halo Hawaiian Filipino Dessert Recipes
Halo-halo, a Filipino dessert, is a mixture of crushed ice, evaporated milk, various fruits, and sweet beans. It is often topped with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of leche flan syrup. Halo-halo translates to "mix-mix" in Tagalog and is a popular treat in the Philippines, especially during the hot summer months. The combination of sweet and savory ingredients in halo-halo creates a unique and delightful flavor that is sure to please any palate. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for making halo-halo, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to create the perfect halo-halo at home.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
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)
Steps:
- 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 a creamy halo-halo, use a combination of evaporated milk and coconut milk. Full-fat coconut milk can be used if desired, but it will make the dessert richer and more calorie-dense.
- If you don't have any shaved ice, you can use crushed ice or even regular ice cubes. Just be sure to blend them until they are finely crushed.
- To make a vegan halo-halo, use coconut milk and plant-based milk instead of evaporated milk. You can also use vegan-friendly toppings, such as fruit preserves, tapioca pearls, and sweetened red beans.
- Halo-halo is a versatile dessert that can be customized to your liking. Feel free to add or omit any toppings that you don't like.
Conclusion:
Halo-halo is a delicious and refreshing Filipino dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it simple or loaded with toppings, halo-halo is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give halo-halo a try. You won't be disappointed!
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