Mango float

{{Short description|Filipino dessert}}

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| name = Mango float

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| caption = Top: A slice of mango float
Bottom: Mango float shake, a milkshake version of mango float

| alternate_name = Crema de mangga, mango royale, mango icebox cake, mango graham cake, mango graham float, mango refrigerator cake

| country = The Philippines

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| course = Dessert

| served = Cold

| main_ingredient = Ladyfingers/graham crackers, whipped cream, condensed milk, ripe carabao mangoes

| variations = Crema de fruta

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Mango float or crema de mangga is a Filipino icebox cake dessert made with layers of ladyfingers (broas) or graham crackers, whipped cream, condensed milk, and ripe carabao mangoes. It is chilled for a few hours before serving, though it can also be frozen to give it an ice cream-like consistency. It is a modern variant of the traditional Filipino crema de fruta cake. It is also known by other names like mango refrigerator cake, mango graham float, mango royale, and mango icebox cake, among others.{{cite web

|url=http://maputingcooking.com/recipe/crema-de-fruta-christmas-dessert/|title=Crema de Fruita a Festive Christmas Dessert |author=Jane|date=December 5, 2016|publisher=Maputing Cooking|access-date=December 2, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thelittleepicurean.com/2015/06/mango-royale-icebox-cake.html|title=Mango Royale (Mango Icebox Cake)|author=Maryanne|date=June 15, 2017|publisher=The Little Epicurean|access-date=December 2, 2018}}{{cite web |title=Bohol Delicacies- Must-have Treats and Pasalubongs |url=https://www.bohol-philippines.com/bohol-delicacy.html |website=Bohol-Philippines.com |access-date=December 2, 2018}}{{cite web |title=Mango Float |url=https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/mango-float-5119486 |website=Food Network |access-date=December 2, 2018}} Crema de mangga is another version that additionally uses custard and gulaman (agar) or gelatin, as in the original crema de fruta.{{cite web |title=Crema de Mangga |url=https://thedailyguardian.net/community-news-cat/crema-de-mangga/ |website=DailyGuardian |access-date=April 22, 2019}}{{cite web |title=Crema de Mangga |url=http://www.pinoyhapagkainan.com/crema-de-mangga/ |website=Pinoy Hapagkainan |access-date=April 22, 2019}}

Mango float may also be made with various other fruits including strawberries, pineapple, bananas, and cherries among others. Combinations of different fruits result in a version closer to the original crema de fruta.{{cite web |title=Kriska Cooks: Graham Refrigerated Cake |url=https://www.kriskamarie.com/2011/02/graham-refrigerated-cake.html |website=Sweet NothingsL A Sweet Bite into Life |access-date=December 2, 2018}}{{cite web |title=Extra Special Mango Float |url=https://www.manilaspoon.com/2013/07/extra-special-mango-float.html |website=Manila Spoon |access-date=December 2, 2018}}{{cite web |title=How to make Strawberry Graham Float |url=https://www.pinoyrecipe.net/strawberry-graham-float-recipe/ |website=Pinoy Recipe at iba pa |access-date=December 2, 2018}}{{cite web |title=The Best Mango Float Recipe |url=https://www.pinoyrecipe.net/mango-float-recipe/ |website=Pinoy Recipe at iba pa |access-date=December 2, 2018}}

A milkshake version of the recipe made with milk, whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, and puréed mangoes is also popular.{{cite web |title=Refreshing Mango Graham Shake |url=https://cooknshare.com/recipe/recipe/refreshing-mango-graham-shake/ |website=Cook n'Share |access-date=17 January 2024}}{{cite news |title=Mango Graham Shakes |url=https://maeservesyoufood.com/mango-graham-shakes/ |access-date=17 January 2024 |work=Mae Serves You Food}}{{cite web |title=Mango Graham Shake |url=https://foodthinkers.com.ph/recipes/mango-graham-shake/ |website=Food Thinkers |access-date=17 January 2024}}