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Mango Float

A sweet Filipino icebox dessert made with layers of graham crackers, sweetened cream, and juicy fresh mangoes.

20 minEasyServes 8340 cal/serving

FilipinoDessertNo-CookVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 20 graham crackers
  • 4 ripe mangoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, crushed

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whip 2 cups heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.

  2. 2

    Fold 1 cup sweetened condensed milk into the cream until fully combined.

  3. 3

    Arrange a single layer of 20 graham crackers at the bottom of a shallow dish.

  4. 4

    Spread a portion of the cream mixture over the crackers, then top with 4 thinly sliced ripe mangoes.

  5. 5

    Repeat layers ending with cream, then sprinkle 1/4 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs on top.

  6. 6

    Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Mango Float?

As written, 20 minutes: 20 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 6, 4 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is there a substitute for sweetened condensed milk in Mango Float?

The entry for Mango Float calls for 1 cup sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Mango Float dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Mango Float is 2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1 cup sweetened condensed milk. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream; the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Mango Float gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Mango Float is 20 graham crackers, 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, crushed. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Mango Float?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 340 calories, with 4 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 180 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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