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Mango float
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<p>Mango float or <i>crema de mangga</i> is a <a href="/facts/Philippine_cuisine/M8LIkCA6">Filipino</a> <a href="/facts/Icebox_cake/NyPwdmrR">icebox cake</a> dessert made with layers of <a href="/facts/Ladyfinger_(biscuit)/XjBNEjuJ">ladyfingers</a> (<i>broas</i>) or <a href="/facts/Graham_crackers/GeLysMfW">graham crackers</a>, <a href="/facts/Whipped_cream/A8PD9PF8">whipped cream</a>, <a href="/facts/Condensed_milk/ddV2uxhn">condensed milk</a>, and ripe <a href="/facts/Carabao_mango/m4Jrebcw">carabao mangoes</a>. It is chilled for a few hours before serving, though it can also be frozen to give it an <a href="/facts/Ice_cream/jVhC4nwR">ice cream</a>-like consistency. It is a modern variant of the traditional Filipino <i><a href="/facts/Crema_de_fruta/3D84qvm4">crema de fruta</a></i> cake. It is also known by other names like mango refrigerator cake, mango graham float, mango royale, and mango icebox cake, among others. <i>Crema de mangga</i> is another version that additionally uses <a href="/facts/Custard/EI3GcECM">custard</a> and <i><a href="/facts/Gulaman/SN7HPhTf">gulaman</a></i> (agar) or <a href="/facts/Gelatin/RDeVU6HT">gelatin</a>, as in the original <i>crema de fruta</i>. </p><p>Mango float may also be made with various other fruits including <a href="/facts/Strawberries/M4oa6zJ9">strawberries</a>, <a href="/facts/Pineapple/LIAWHdQm">pineapple</a>, <a href="/facts/Bananas/D6r2qPPq">bananas</a>, and <a href="/facts/Cherries/uVbsknBg">cherries</a> among others. Combinations of different fruits result in a version closer to the original <i>crema de fruta</i>. </p><p>A <a href="/facts/Milkshake/gCu7mQg5">milkshake</a> version of the recipe made with milk, whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, and <a href="/facts/Pur%C3%A9e/a6E1xHAa">puréed</a> mangoes is also popular. </p>