Ever had one of those sweltering days when the idea of turning on the oven sounds just ridiculous? Been there. No-bake Mango Royale has saved my skin (and my sanity!) countless afternoons.
Honestly, there’s magic in how fast it comes together, especially for someone like me who’s not exactly a five-star pastry chef.
It’s the best treat for a sudden craving, or if you want to impress friends with almost no effort. If you’re searching for a crazy easy dessert—one that’s all about ripe mangoes and creamy, dreamy goodness, you can scroll through my recipe collection for even more cool sweets, but stay here for this showstopper.
What’s a No-bake Mango Royale Anyway?
Okay, here’s the scoop. No-bake Mango Royale, sometimes called mango float (and honestly, both names fit), is a wildly easy Filipino dessert. It’s basically about layering graham crackers, pillowy whipped cream, and juicy fresh mangoes. No oven. No big cleanup. No tricky steps to master. The first time I tried it, my cousin handed me a dessert that looked almost too simple. But whoa—the taste knocked my socks off.
What’s even better? You can throw this together in about 15 minutes (let’s pretend chopping mangoes takes no time at all). Am I hyping this up too much? Probably, but I’ve never seen leftovers last longer than breakfast the next day. Chill it for a few hours, slice, and suddenly you’re a dessert hero.
“I never thought I’d make a dessert people beg me for, but No-bake Mango Royale is my secret weapon. Can’t mess it up!” – Sasha, my mango-obsessed neighbor
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Ripe mangoes (3 big ones—really go for the juicy, sweet kind)
- Graham crackers (1 full sleeve, crushed or just broken up)
- All-purpose cream (2 cartons, kept cold in the fridge)
- Sweetened condensed milk (half a can is plenty)
- Optional: Extra fruit or a bit of vanilla (I sometimes add strawberries if I’m feeling wild)
How to Make No-bake Mango Royale
Start off by getting a square dish. Some folks use glass, I use this old beat-up tin thing and it still comes out fabulous. Whip the cream until it’s looking nice and thick, then gently fold in the condensed milk. Take your crackers and lay a layer on the bottom. Now go wild with the cream mix. Add a scattering of sliced mangoes. Just keep stacking: crackers, cream, mangoes, until you run out of stuff or patience.
Let it hang out in the fridge—minimum four hours. If you can wait overnight, even better, the graham crackers become soft and cake-like. Seriously, the flavor just pops after chilling.
“The best part is licking the bowl clean before it sets. Absolutely no regrets.” – Me, always
Serving Suggestions
- Cut into big squares for an afternoon snack (who needs plates?).
- Dust extra crushed crackers on top for some crunch.
- Try topping it with a sprinkle of toasted coconut if you want to get fancy.
- Serve ice cold for epic refreshment on a boiling hot day.
No-bake Mango Royale
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A quick and easy Filipino dessert made with layers of graham crackers, whipped cream, and fresh mangoes, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe mangoes, sliced
- 1 full sleeve of graham crackers, crushed or broken up
- 2 cartons of all-purpose cream, kept cold
- ½ can of sweetened condensed milk
- Optional: Extra fruit or vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a square dish, layer crushed graham crackers on the bottom.
- Whip the cream until thick and gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk.
- Add a layer of the cream mixture on top of the graham crackers.
- Scatter sliced mangoes over the cream layer.
- Repeat layering with crackers, cream, and mangoes until ingredients are used up.
- Chill in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Notes
Letting it chill overnight enhances the flavor and texture. Dust with crushed crackers or toasted coconut before serving for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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