Sweet Macapuno and Mango Filipino Fruit Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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A refreshing Filipino dessert salad combining sweetened condensed milk, young coconut strings, and ripe mangoes for a creamy, tropical treat. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers ripe mangoes, sweetened condensed milk, all-purpose cream 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 280 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 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large, peeled and diced ripe mangoes
1 cup macapuno strings (sweetened young coconut)
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup all-purpose cream
1/2 cup, drained pineapple chunks
1/4 cup (optional) mini marshmallows
1/4 cup (optional) cheddar cheese, shredded

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 large peeled and diced ripe mangoes with 1 cup sweetened macapuno strings and 1/2 cup drained pineapple chunks.
Step 2: Pour in 1 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup all-purpose cream. Gently fold the ingredients together until evenly coated and creamy.
Step 3: If using, stir in 1/4 cup mini marshmallows and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese for added texture and flavor.
Step 4: Chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the salad to thicken slightly.