Our plan that Sunday was just to visit Mom’s grave. My brother and his family was there, my sister and her family was there, too, plus Dad, and of course, the three of us. It wasn’t in our plan to enjoy a delicious Filipino dessert called Buko Halo afterwards. Thanks to my brother-in-law for thinking of doing so. And he knew a place that serves a delicious one in the city.
Buko (coconut) halo (pronounced like hah-lo rather than hay-low; it means “mix”) is a popular Filipino dessert that is basically a halo-halo that is served on a coconut shell.
Halo-halo is a cold dessert that is made up of crushed ice, evaporated milk, ube (purple yam) jam, sweetened kidney beans, coconut strips, sago, gulaman (agar), pinipig, boiled taro, flan, and slices of root preserves.
This is one of the best desserts to have especially when you’re in a tropical country. And with it being served on a coconut shell, it doesn’t get more tropical than that, does it?
This serving is good for two people, unless you want it all to yourself! LOL. I shared this with my husband and the rest of the family shared theirs with their partners as well.
And there we all are after cooling off with the delicious Buko Halo.
If you ever visit my home country, the Philippines, and you love desserts, make sure you grab yourself some delicious Buko Halo. It will not only satisfy your sweet tooth, it will also help you beat the heat.
I’ve NEVER IN MY LIFE have heard of this dish, but it looks absolutely delicious! I’m so jealous! I always am when someone goes somewhere exotic and tries the local foods. Thanks so much for sharing!
I hadn’t heard of this dessert before. It looks like something I’d enjoy.
I love hearing about traditional dishes, and this one looks absolutely delicious!
These ingredients sounds so interesting and unusual, sweetened kidney beans, evaporated milk, flan, coconut, root preserves! I can’t imagine what it tastes like, but it looks wonderful!
This dessert sounds delicious. I need to try it very soon.
Wow, that looks like an amazing place. That food looks so good. I would love to have that myself.
Wow! This looks absolutely delicious and tasty! I would love to try this dessert
I’m always up for trying new desserts so, I would love to try this one! Glad you had a chance to spend time with your family!
The buko halo sounds wonderful. I’ve never heard of this dessert before. It sounds like something I’d love to try.
I’ve never heard of this dessert before, but it looks delicious! I’m sure both of my kids would love this. It’s too bad this isn’t available near me.
Never heard of the dish but the reason was heartfelt. Will try the recipe out.
This sounds such a delicious dessert! I am sure I will love it!
I haven’t heard about this dessert before, but it does sound so interesting. Thanks for sharing this.
This dessert sounds delicious. I wish I could try it.
definitely need this dessert in my life! a little bit of so many delish things together..
The descriptions and photos instantly transport me to a world of tropical flavors, refreshing treats, and Bukp Halo.