Ingredients:
- 1 cup (250 ml) whole milk, 3.25%
- ½ cup (125 g) sugar
- ¼ tsp (1 ml) vanilla extract (optional)
- Crushed ice
- Sweetened fruits (you can use fresh fruits like mango, banana, jackfruit, or canned fruits in syrup)
- Cooked sweet potatoes (ube and/or kamote)
- Cooked red beans
- Cooked white beans
- Tapioca pearls (sago)
- Shaved or crushed ice
- Leche flan cubes
- Gelatin cubes
- Rice Krispies or cornflakes for added crunch
- Nata de coco (coconut jelly)
- Pinipig (crushed young rice)
- Ice cream (vanilla or ube)
- Grated coconut (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the milk syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine the milk and sugar.
- Heat the mixture over low-medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved. Do not let it boil.
- Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract if desired. Let it cool to room temperature.
Assemble the Halo Halo: (The most fun part about halo halo is customizing your own dessert)
- In a tall glass or bowl, start by adding a layer of cooked beans
- Add the crushed ice for the second layer. (you can customize the layer)
- Add the sweetened fruits, cooked sweet potatoes, cooked beans, tapioca pearls, and gelatin cubes.
- Pour the milk syrup over the ingredients until the glass is about three-quarters full.
- Top the halo-halo with leche flan, Rice Krispies or cornflakes, nata de coco, pinipig, and scoop of ice cream..
- If desired, you can also sprinkle some grated coconut on top for extra flavor.
- Use a long spoon or a straw to mix all the ingredients together, blending the flavors and textures.
- Enjoy your halo-halo immediately.