Filipino Mango Float (Printable)

Creamy mango and cream layers with graham crackers make this chilled Filipino dessert ideal for hot days.

# 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 (about 24 sheets)

→ Optional Toppings

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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
02 - Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk until well combined and smooth.
03 - In a 9x13-inch glass dish or similar container, arrange a single layer of graham crackers on the bottom, breaking as needed to fit.
04 - Spread a third of the cream mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
05 - Layer with a third of the sliced mangoes, distributing them evenly.
06 - Repeat the layers twice more: crackers, cream, mangoes, finishing with a layer of mangoes on top.
07 - Sprinkle reserved graham cracker crumbs on top for garnish, if desired.
08 - Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until set and chilled.
09 - Slice and serve cold. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • It comes together in just 20 minutes with zero baking required
  • The longer it chills, the more those graham crackers soften into something magical
  • Everyone assumes you spent hours on something this elegant and creamy
02 -
  • Patience during chilling time is what transforms this from good to unforgettable
  • The graham crackers should feel completely soft when it's ready to serve
  • Room temperature ingredients will make whipping much harder than it needs to be
03 -
  • Choose mangoes that yield slightly to gentle pressure—they'll be sweetest and most aromatic
  • Work quickly once you start layering so the cream doesn't warm up too much