Filipino Mango Float Dessert (Printable)

Layers of ripe mangoes, whipped cream, and graham crackers make this chilled Filipino dessert irresistibly creamy and refreshing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups heavy cream, chilled
02 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

→ Fruits

03 - 4 large ripe mangoes, peeled and thinly sliced

→ Cookies

04 - 7 oz graham crackers (approximately 24 sheets)

→ Optional Toppings

05 - 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs for garnish
06 - Fresh mint leaves

# Steps:

01 - Pour chilled heavy cream into a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip until soft peaks form.
02 - Gently fold sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Arrange graham crackers in a single layer at the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass dish. Break crackers as needed to fit the space completely.
04 - Spread one-third of the cream mixture evenly over the graham cracker base using a spatula.
05 - Distribute one-third of the sliced mangoes evenly over the cream layer.
06 - Create two more complete layers in the same order: graham crackers, cream mixture, then mango slices.
07 - Finish with a top layer of mango slices. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the surface as garnish if desired.
08 - Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until the dessert is fully set and chilled.
09 - Cut into squares or rectangles. Serve cold and garnish with fresh mint leaves if using.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This no bake dessert comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen
  • The combination of sweetened cream and ripe mangoes is incredibly refreshing on sweltering afternoons
02 -
  • Do not skip the chilling time, the crackers need those hours to soften and the flavors need time to meld together properly
  • The mangoes really need to be at peak ripeness because this dessert relies on their natural sweetness
03 -
  • Work quickly when assembling so the cream does not start melting before everything gets layered
  • Use the back of a spoon to gently press down each layer, removing any air pockets between crackers

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