Description
Filipino Mango Float is a no-bake, layered dessert featuring ripe mango slices, luscious whipped cream, and crunchy graham crackers. This chilled treat is perfect for warm weather and offers a soft, pudding-like texture after refrigeration or a refreshing ice cream-like consistency when frozen.
Ingredients
Whipped Cream Mixture
- 4 cups heavy cream (chilled overnight)
- ½ cup condensed milk (chilled overnight)
- Pinch of salt
Other Ingredients
- 4 ripe mangos (peeled and sliced or chopped)
- 2 packs graham crackers (from 1 box)
Instructions
- Prepare Mangoes: Make sure your mangoes are ripe and sweet. Peel the skin and slice the mangoes thinly or chop them into your preferred size. Set aside for layering.
- Whip Cream: Using a chilled mixing bowl and beaters, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add a pinch of salt and the condensed milk while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form. Chilling the cream, condensed milk, and bowl in advance helps achieve better results.
- Prepare Graham Crackers: Crush the graham crackers into crumbs to your desired texture or use whole crackers for layering. Crushed crumbs create a softer, crumble texture in the dessert.
- Layer the Dessert: In an 8 x 8 inch glass container or similar large container, start by laying a layer of graham crackers followed by a layer of whipped cream, then a layer of sliced mango. Repeat the layers once more. Finish with a top layer of whipped cream and mango slices, optionally adding crushed graham crackers for decoration.
- Chill or Freeze Mango Float: Cover the container and refrigerate overnight to achieve a soft, pudding-like texture similar to bread pudding. Alternatively, freeze overnight if you prefer an ice cream-like texture. Before serving, allow to thaw for about 30 minutes or less depending on your desired consistency.
Notes
- Chilling the cream, condensed milk, and mixing bowl prior to whipping helps to achieve stiff peaks more easily.
- You can adjust the thickness of mango slices depending on your preference for texture.
- For a firmer texture, freezing is recommended; for a softer, creamy texture, refrigerate overnight.
- This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days for freshness.
- Use ripe, sweet mangoes for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Filipino
