Sweet Coconut and Tropical Fruit Salad with Macapuno

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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A refreshing Filipino dessert salad combining coconut milk, tropical fruits, and soft macapuno strips, perfect for a cool, sweet finish to any meal. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers macapuno (coconut sport) strips, ripe mango, diced, ripe pineapple, diced into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 6 Filipino cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup macapuno (coconut sport) strips
1 cup ripe mango, diced
1 cup ripe pineapple, diced
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup coconut cream
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tbsp sugar
1 cup crushed ice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup macapuno strips, 1 cup diced mango, 1 cup diced pineapple, and 1 cup halved seedless grapes.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup coconut cream, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, and 2 tbsp sugar until the sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.
Step 3: Pour the milk and coconut mixture over the fruit and gently fold to coat all pieces evenly.
Step 4: Chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
Step 5: Just before serving, stir in 1 cup crushed ice for a cool, refreshing texture. Serve immediately.