Ode to Halo-Halo

Name: Ode to Halo-Halo
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 2 very ripe bananas, sliced ¼-inch thick; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; Kosher salt; 6 ounces fresh blueberries (about 1 cup); 6 ounces fresh blackberries (about 1½ cups), cut in half if large; 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; Toasted unsweetened coconut flakes, gummi bears, and/or popcorn (for serving)

By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Alex Lau

July 19, 2016

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Alex Lau

It doesn't get any cooler than halo-halo, the Filipino treat with a base of fluffy shaved ice. Our reimagined version plays off the original with store-bought toppings like coconut flakes and gummies. Macerating the fruit makes it extra juicy and saucy, but you could just throw in any unadulterated berry. The key to this dessert (as with any sundae) is a mix of textures: icy, creamy, chewy, crunchy.

Editor’s note 7/6/2021: This recipe misrepresents halo halo, a popular and traditional Filipino dessert, and does not align with our brand’s evolving standards. We apologize for publishing this recipe that decontextualizes an important dish.

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