Mango Float

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July 13, 2016 by Liza Agbanlog 36 Comments

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One fruit that I eat a lot every time I go home to the Philippines is mango. Philippine mango tastes different from the Altaulfo mango, the one that is being sold here in Vancouver. My maternal grandmother used to have several mango trees in her hometown and growing up, we always got a supply of mangoes when they were in season. I miss Philippine mango so much, every time I go home, I always have them as much as I can. I was so happy to have some small kidney mangoes when I went home recently this year. Small kidney mangoes are my favorite. They are so small, I can use my fingers to unpeel them and it takes only a few bites to eat them.Mangoes are abundantat this time of the year here in Vancouver. Aside from eating them as is, my family loves mango in puddings and in cakes. This mango float recipe is another way of using fresh ripe mangoes. It tastes similar to the mango cake we buy from our local Asian bakery. The difference is that this recipe consists of graham crackers instead of sponge cake. Both use whipped cream and slices of mangoes, hence the similarities in taste. My youngest son and I made this mango float but he is the artistic one, so he decorated the top with a big rose out of the mango slices. It looked so pretty, it was a shame to cut it. Enjoy!

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Liza Agbanlog

This mango float recipe uses fresh ripe mangoes. Graham crackers are layered along with whipped cream to give this delicious dessert a cake-like texture.

4.86 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Filipino

Servings 12 servings

Calories 301 kcal

Ingredients

5 ripe mangoes or more as needed
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 400 g box of Honey Maid wafers or graham crackers

Instructions

Peel the mangoes, slice in half and then slice the cut halves lengthwise into thin strips. Set aside.
Using an electric mixer, beat the whipping cream in a medium bowl until double in size. Add condensed milk and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
Put a layer of graham crackers at the bottom of an 8-inch square glass baking dish or any similar container, filling the gaps with trimmed crackers. Spread 1/3 of the cream mixture evenly on top of the crackers and then top with a layer of mango slices.
Place another layer of graham crackers, cream mixture and slices of mango; repeat the process one more time, ending with slices of mango.
Refrigerate the mango float overnight to set completely before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 142mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 1550IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg

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Nutrition Facts

Mango Float

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Cholesterol 59mg20%

Sodium 142mg6%

Potassium 251mg7%

Carbohydrates 34g11%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 23g26%

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Comments

Vicky
April 22, 2020 at 5:30 pm

DISCLAIMER: Quarantine Version – LOL This is a very versatile recipe! I am not one who changes up a recipe and then leaves a review. But casual store stops are not easy at the moment. I think drained canned peaches would also be a good substitute.
I made stabilized whipped cream (to help it hold up for longer than regular), and I used diced fresh strawberries. I’d suggest slightly mashing them. I did not, but would next time.
Thank you, Liza, for another great recipe!
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- Liza Agbanlog
  April 22, 2020 at 6:02 pm
  You’re welcome Vicky! I will definitely try canned peaches and strawberry next time I make this recipe. Take care and thanks for writing 🙂
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  - Anonymous
    June 2, 2020 at 7:41 pm
    Can you leave it for 3 hours or does it have to be overnight
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    - Liza Agbanlog
      June 2, 2020 at 8:31 pm
      It does not have to be refrigerated overnight so long as the mango float is completely set. Hope this help!
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Mia
April 6, 2020 at 8:05 am
Where did you buy your Nestle Cream in Vancouver? Any substitute?
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- Liza Agbanlog
  April 6, 2020 at 8:20 am
  Hi Mia,
  I bought my nestle cream at Safeway. Tnt, Canadian Superstore and Hen-long also carry them. I have seen mango float recipes that use all-purpose cream instead of the nestle cream. You can buy all-purpose cream at your local Filipino store.
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Anonymous
February 28, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Can I use thickened
cream?
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- Liza Agbanlog
  February 28, 2020 at 6:52 pm
  Yes, you can use thickened cream instead of whipping cream. I have seen some mango float recipes that use thickened cream. Hope this helps!
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Jed
November 20, 2019 at 8:32 am
How deep is the pan?
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- Liza Agbanlog
  November 23, 2019 at 12:54 pm
  Hi Jed,
  I used an 8X8 glass baking dish with a depth of 2 inches. Hope this helps!
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Joyce
March 6, 2019 at 1:03 pm
What kind of whipping cream is recommended? Heavy whipping cream or cool whip?
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- Anonymous
  May 5, 2019 at 2:00 am
  I used nestle cream
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Yagorlswift
March 6, 2019 at 5:41 am
What is more preferable to use, crushed grahams or not? Thank you! 🙂
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- Liza Agbanlog
  March 6, 2019 at 7:52 pm
  I used the graham crackers (not the crushed one) to make this recipe. Hope this helps!
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Chrissy
January 3, 2019 at 11:20 am
Looks so delicious! I’m dying to try it, but mangoes aren’t in season where I live right now. Would it ruin the recipe if I used canned mango or thawed some frozen mangoes??
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- Liza Agbanlog
  January 3, 2019 at 11:24 am
  Hi Chrissy,
  Canned mangoes or thawed frozen ones should be okay to use instead of the fresh ones.
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Veronica
July 3, 2018 at 11:06 am
Hi Liza,
Can I replace graham crackers with lady fingers or Broas? Thanks.
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- Liza Agbanlog
  July 3, 2018 at 11:29 am
  Hi Veronica,
  I have not used lady fingers in this recipe but had seen people used it.
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  - Anonymous
    July 6, 2018 at 7:37 pm
    Thanks Liza! I found the crackers so I’m staying with it. 😋
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    - Liza Agbanlog
      July 6, 2018 at 7:49 pm
      You’re welcome! Enjoy!
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      - Janessa
        March 22, 2020 at 12:08 pm
        I just made today and it taste good. My husband likes it and its his 1st time tasting this.
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        Liza Agbanlog
        March 22, 2020 at 4:07 pm
        That’s awesome!
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Lyn Burkett
May 9, 2018 at 4:04 pm
Can i put it on the freezer?
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- Liza Agbanlog
  May 14, 2018 at 4:57 pm
  I am pretty sure it’s okay to put it in the freezer.
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Tony Malferrari
January 22, 2018 at 11:37 pm

Thanks. It delicious! from Australia
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Jacko
July 31, 2017 at 10:17 am

So I have been making Mango Float wrong the whole time. I was really skeptical using Nestle Cream. No wonder the cake easy melts and doesn’t form. From now on, it’s going to be the whip cream!
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- Hyali
  January 30, 2019 at 2:13 pm
  
  Or you can/May use 1tbsp of gelatin powder mix with 2tbsp warm water then combine with the mixture cream so it will not be runny 😇 hope this helps
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Princess
July 23, 2017 at 6:19 am

Please give me 9 mango float please im hungry aaaaaaaa!
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- Liza Agbanlog
  July 26, 2017 at 9:40 am
  I wish I could 🙂
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  - Jay-r
    July 26, 2018 at 2:55 pm
    The food in the Philippine are delicious
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Anonymous
July 5, 2017 at 2:33 am
It is also called Fridge/Reef Cake.
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Amy
July 18, 2016 at 12:54 pm
Hi Liza, I’m so glad i stumbled upon your blog. I love Filipino recipes and this mango float is looking beautiful. I bet it is tasty too!!
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- Liza A
  July 20, 2016 at 7:40 am
  Yes, it is tasty and refreshing! It is my family’s favorite 🙂
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  - Ariana Palacio
    October 10, 2017 at 6:16 am
    It is families favorite we can make it for desert make it for Christmas,birthday or any events
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    - Liza Agbanlog
      October 15, 2017 at 2:54 pm
      It is my family’s fave too!
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The Steaming Pot
July 16, 2016 at 8:55 pm
That looks beautiful, especially the floral arrangement of the mango slices.
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