Recipe: Mango Float/Refrigerator Cake

Mango Float/Refrigerator Cake

This dessert is very popular among Filipinos! I swear that almost every Filipino food blog out there has at their own version of this recipe. Despite that, I still insist on posting my own version, since this is just an absolute favorite of mine, and those who live under a rock and aren't aware about it should be introduced to it. It's a really easy dessert to make and perfectly cold and sweet for a warm day (heck, even for a rainy day). Personally, peaches would work just as great as mangoes. However, you can also substitute the mangoes with any other fruit you have in mind... strawberries, bananas, you name it.

Ingredients:

• Graham crackers
• Crushed graham (make as much from crackers as needed)
• Sliced mangoes (seeds removed)
• 1 can condensed milk
• 2 packs all-purpose cream

Notice how I didn't specify the amount of graham and mangoes. This is because it's really up to you and depends on how large your container is. As for the cream mixture, make more if needed with the stated ratio (or to taste).

Procedure:

1. In a container (e.g. Tupperware), place a layer of graham crackers at the bottom. If there are empty spaces, break off little pieces from the crackers or use crushed grahams to fill them in.
2. Combine the condensed milk and cream. Feel free to experiment and adjust it to your taste. Pour the mixture over the graham crackers completely.
3. Put your sliced mangoes in the mixture. The more mangoes, the better.
4. Repeat putting layers until the container is full. Cover the top-most layer with crushed graham.
5. Leave in the freezer overnight. Others prefer simply chilling it in the refrigerator. 

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