Filipino · dessert
Halo-Halo (Mixed Shaved Ice Dessert)
Halo-Halo (Mixed Shaved Ice Dessert) reads sweetness 6.8, richness 5.1 and fruity 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Filipino dessert, about 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.8 · Richness 5.1 · Fruity 4.7 · Nutty 2.2 · Floral 2.2 · Earthy 2.0 · Umami 1.6 · Sourness 0.8 · Herbaceous 0.7 · Salinity 0.6
What's in it (11)
- 2 cups shaved ice
- 1/4 cup sweetened beans
- 3 tbsp nata de coco
- 3 tbsp kaong
- 3 tbsp macapuno
- 1/4 cup jackfruit, diced
- 3 tbsp ube halaya
- 1 slice leche flan
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp pinipig
- 1 scoop ice cream
Time & effort: about 10 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 105.7 kcal, 2.6 g protein, 5.3 g fat, 12.8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Layer sweet ingredients in a tall glass, add shaved ice mounded on top, then drizzle with evaporated milk.
- Top with ube halaya, leche flan, and a scoop of ice cream.
- Mix everything together before eating.
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- Es Teler (Tropical Fruit Dessert Drink) — Indonesian
- Bingsu (빙수) — Korean
- Bread and Butter Pudding — British
- Clafoutis — French
- Sticky Toffee Pudding — British
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.