Sweetened Macapuno Coconut Salad with Creamy Condensed Milk Dressing
A refreshing Filipino dessert salad featuring tender macapuno coconut strips tossed in a sweet, creamy dressing of condensed milk and cream. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers sweetened condensed milk, all-purpose cream, evaporated milk 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 250 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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup macapuno coconut strips (coconut sport strings)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose cream
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/2 cup sweetened nata de coco
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts (optional)
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup all-purpose cream, and 1/4 cup evaporated milk. Whisk gently until smooth and creamy.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup macapuno coconut strips, 1/4 cup mini marshmallows, 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (drained), 1/2 cup sweetened nata de coco, and 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese to the dressing. Fold together carefully to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Step 3: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the salad to set.
- Step 4: Just before serving, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped nuts over the top for added texture if desired.









