Last Updated on January 11, 2025 by Ed Joven
How to make the best Mango Float
Mango Float Recipe is the easiest, delicious no-bake Filipino dessert you can make for the entire family. Bursting with fresh mango flavor with lots of antioxidants. It is always a big hit during Christmas, New Year and Birthday celebrations. Mango float is my family's favorite dessert, and the good thing is the ingredient's not expensive.How to make Mango float:
Graham Float dessert is the Filipino version of the popular icebox cake. It is consists of layers of graham crackers or ladyfingers (broas), whipped cream, condensed milk, and ripe carabao mangoes. Mango Float dessert can be two layers of filling or three, depending on the size of your baking pan. In this preparation, we use a smaller glass baking dish so we can make three layers. Using a glass baking dish allows you to see the pretty layers.Where can you buy the best Mango in the Philippines?
According to Wikipedia, there are 14 different strains of Carabao mango. These mango strains include the Talaban and Fresco of Guimaras. There is also MMSU Gold of Ilocos Region. We recommend you buy the mango fruit from Guimaras because their variety is the sweetest in the Philippines. Guimaras is exporting Mango to many parts of the world. Try this Pinoy Recipe at iba pa version of Mango Float Recipe this Holiday season with your family and friends. You will surely enjoy this Filipino dessert. With the right amount of sweetness, layers of whip cream, graham crackers, and mangoes, the taste is heavenly.
Mango Float Preparation Procedure: |
Tips on making Mango Float
- Use a square 8 x 8 baking dish that is deep enough for the multiple layers .
- We use a combination of All-purpose cream and powder whip-cream in this recipe.
- You can also use broas (ladyfingers) if graham crackers are not available.
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Mango Float Recipe
Our Mango Float Recipe version is easy to make and a very delicious Filipino dessert. We use fresh mango, whip cream, and all-purpose cream, a big hit during Christmas and New Year celebration.
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe mangoes sliced
- 1 cup whipping cream (chilled & whipped until doubled in size) or 1 box (200g) Frosty Whip Cream Powder, whipped according to package
- 1 250ml nestle all-purpose cream, chilled
- ยฝ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ยฝ tsp. vanilla extract
- ยผ tsp. salt optional
- 1 pack graham crackers
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8 baking dish glass or any similar container and set aside.
- Wash mangoes, cut both sides off the pit, peel and slice the flesh thinly. Don’t throw the pit, scrape the flesh and reserve.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the cream until light and double in size. Add in chilled all-purpose cream, condensed milk, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt and mix until well combine. At this point you can taste test your cream and adjust the sweetness according to your taste.
- Divide the whipped cream mixture into 3 parts, so you can have a 3-layer mango float.
- To assemble the mango float, first you have to arrange graham crackers in your baking dish. Lay the crackers flat and even until you cover the whole bottom of the pan. Use scissors or sharp knife to trim the crackers, if needed.
- Pour 1 part of the cream mixture at the top of crackers and spread evenly.
- Top with mango slices and add reserve scraped mangoes.
- Place another layer of graham crackers and repeat process until you have 3 layers, ending with cream and sliced mangoes on top. Don’t throw extra graham crumbs, crushed it finely & dust it on top of your mango float.
- Chill for 8 hours or overnight to set completely before serving.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mango Float Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 square slice)
Calories 300
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 200mg9%
Potassium 340mg10%
Carbohydrates 65g22%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 300g333%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1000IU20%
Vitamin C 24.8mg30%
Calcium 50mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Did you know that Mango has many Health Benefits?
Mangoes boost your immune system by combining vitamin C, A, and 25 different types of carotenoids. Mango helps keep your immune system healthy. Below are the nutrients you will get from Mango Fruit:- 105 calories.
- 76% vitamin C, which helps as antioxidants and boosts immunity.
- 25% vitamin A improves your vision.
- 11% vitamin B6 plus other B vitamins can enhance hormone production in the brain and heart disease prevention.
- 9% healthy probiotic fiber.
- 9% copper, wherein it is a co-factor for many vital enzymes plus red blood cells' production.
- 7% potassium (to balance out our high sodium intake).
- 4% magnesium.
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Nikoletta D. says
That is one good looking dessert! I love mangoes. I had no idea Filipino desserts recipes were that good!
Istin Dizon Paigna says
perfect for the coming Christmas celebration! i will do this and surprise my kids ๐
Joseph Stowell says
Anyone who likes mangoes will love this easy-to-prepare recipe. Thanks!
Nena Sinclair says
This looks so delicious, I've got to try it! Thank you!
Mikko says
Sana magawa ko to para sa family ko balang araw.
Sherry Compton says
This is a great recipe for summer! Like the layering and use of graham crackers. Thanks.
M.Clark says
Yum, this looks delicious, I have never heard of this but I'd love to try it. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
chit says
hi. if i leave this outside for few hours it's not going to be runny?
Nancy says
Hi,
Thank for sharing your recipe. Iโve tried a few recipe from online but this recipe is the Best.
Canโt get hold of sweet fresh mangoes here but tried it with canned peach fruit and still love it.
Iโve made this twice and everybody loved it. Thanks again
Nancy
Tamra Gibson says
I've never even heard if this Mango float but i would love to try to make it for Easter. Even though the family all gets together and reme mbers to bake everyone's favorite dishes it seems as if we never have anything new. Move over world here comes a new Betty Crocker
Nina says
This looks soooo delicious, I'll have to give it a try!
sarah lyn says
where can I buy Frosty whip?
Calvin F. says
Mango cakes are one of my favorites.
Larry says
Hmmm this one looks delecious I gonna make my own dessert base on this dessert Larry Mango Choco Float.
Ann Cagalingan says
Thanks for sharing this recipe i wanna make this one for my kids!
Veronica Lee says
Oooo! Mango! I know I'd love this. Thanks!
Lee9 says
Good recipe thx.
Sara Trojaniello says
This is the perfect dessert for my birthday! ๐
Dawn Monroe says
Ive never tried any mango deserts. I think my family would enjoy it!
Wanda McHenry says
I don't see many dessert recipes with mango, but this absolutely looks delicious and I will be trying it this summer!
Cynthia Knisely says
Your Mango Float sounds really good. It also sounds like a lot of work which I don't like to do. Also sounds like it has a lot of calories
Kat says
This sounds amazing. I will be trying this for my family!
Danies says
she so very delicious mango float i like mango float
meredith cabintoy says
sana marami pa akong matutunan na mga recipe,christmas & new year patok.tnx a lot
Kaalen says
This recipe is perfect for summer!! It is so light and fresh!love it!
Giochi says
I needed to thank you for this excellent recipe...
lissa de castro-velasco says
masaya ako kase madami akong natutunan na mga lulutuin, salamat sa inyo....