Ode to Halo-Halo
A refreshing Filipino-inspired dessert featuring layers of jammy bananas, fresh berries, shaved ice, and creamy coconut milk, topped with ice cream and fun garnishes. This tropical treat is a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- •2 whole very ripe bananas
- •2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- •¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- •¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- •6 ounces fresh blueberries
- •6 ounces fresh blackberries
- •2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- •1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- •¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk
- •2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- •4 cups shaved ice
- •½ pint vanilla or coconut ice cream
- •¼ cup Toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
- •¼ cup gummi bears
- •¼ cup popcorn
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Combine bananas, brown sugar, vanilla, a pinch of salt, and 2 Tbsp. water in a small bowl. Let sit, stirring occasionally, until bananas are jammy and liquid is slightly thickened, 20-30 minutes.
25 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, combine berries, lime juice, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Mash berries lightly to release juices. Let sit, stirring occasionally, until juices are slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes.
20 min
- 3.
Stir coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk in a small bowl to combine. Assemble halo-halo in 2 small bowls or pint glasses, alternating layers of bananas, berries, shaved ice, ice cream, and coconut milk mixture. Top as desired.
10 min
