Built layer by layer
We build each Cheesy Ube Macapuno in this order, by hand, after you order. No beans, no candy-colored syrups, nothing made ahead.
01Macapuno stripsLayer
02Ube halayaLayer
03MilkPour
04Premium signature iceShaved
05Signature creamDrizzle
06Ube halaya scoopTopping
07Cheese cubesTopping
Sweet-and-salty purple
Ube and cheese is one of the Philippines' favorite pairings, from ube cheese pandesal to ube cheese ensaymada. Cheesy Ube Macapuno brings it into halo-halo.
We start with ube halaya cooked slowly the old way and never dyed, so the purple you see is the real color of the yam. Strips of macapuno, the soft and chewy sport coconut, add sweetness and texture. Cubes of cheese cut through the richness with a salty bite, and our premium signature ice and signature cream keep it cool and creamy.
It is rich without being heavy, and it is the most photogenic cup on our menu.
Cheesy Ube Macapuno questions
The questions people ask us most, answered by the family.
What is in Cheesy Ube Macapuno?
Ube halaya, macapuno strips, cheese cubes, milk, our premium signature ice and our signature cream.
How much is Cheesy Ube Macapuno?
Prices vary by branch. Ask your nearest Halowow for today's prices.
What is macapuno?
Macapuno is a naturally occurring coconut with soft, jelly-like flesh. It is sweetened and cut into strips, and it is a classic halo-halo ingredient.
Is the ube colored?
No. Our ube halaya is cooked slowly by hand and never dyed.
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Find it at any of our 16 branches, made fresh when you order.