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) |
Directions
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.