How long can I store leftovers?

The parfait is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store components separately for up to 2 days.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes, you can prepare the leche flan and sweetened fruits a day in advance.

What tropical fruits can be substituted?

Papaya or lychee work well if mango or jackfruit aren't available.

What if I don’t have a steamer for the flan?

You can bake it in a water bath at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes as an alternative.

Is there a recommended way to shave ice at home?

Use a blender or a dedicated ice shaver for the best results.

Filipino Halo-Halo Parfait with Tropical Fruits and Leche Flan

Name: Filipino Halo-Halo Parfait with Tropical Fruits and Leche Flan
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Egg yolks; Condensed milk; Vanilla extract; Sugar; Small tapioca pearls; Water; Ripe jackfruit, sliced thinly; Fresh mango cubes; Sweetened red mung beans; Sweetened coconut strips; Shaved ice; Evaporated milk; Nata de coco; Ube halaya (purple yam jam)

A refreshing Filipino dessert perfect for warm days

Dive into layers of delightful textures and flavors with this modern twist on a classic Filipino dessert featuring shaved ice, tropical fruits, and creamy leche flan.

2 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Leche Flan

Egg yolks

Condensed milk

1 can (300ml)

Vanilla extract

1 tsp

Sugar

1/2 cup

For the Tapioca Pearls

Small tapioca pearls

1/2 cup

Water

4 cups

For the Sweetened Fruits

Ripe jackfruit, sliced thinly

1 cup

Fresh mango cubes

1 cup

Sweetened red mung beans

1/2 cup

Sweetened coconut strips

1/2 cup

For Assembling the Parfait

Shaved ice

4 cups

Evaporated milk

1 cup

Nata de coco

1/4 cup

Ube halaya (purple yam jam)

1/4 cup

Preparation

Preparing the Leche Flan

Whisk ingredients

In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, condensed milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Caramelize sugar

Melt sugar in a saucepan over low heat until it turns into caramel. Pour into flan molds.

Steam the flan

Pour egg mixture over caramel. Cover molds with foil and steam for 30 minutes. Cool completely.

Preparing the Tapioca Pearls

Cook pearls

Boil water in a pot, add tapioca pearls, and cook for 15 minutes until translucent.

Drain and rinse

Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

Sweeten pearls

Mix with a little sugar to keep them from sticking.

Cooking Process

Leche Flan Steaming

Cool completely after steaming for perfect texture.

Tapioca Cooking

Ensures the pearls remain chewy.

Fruit Preparation

Keep them fresh to enhance the dessert's flavor.

Plating & Serving