Mango Graham Ice Cream Cake

Mango Graham Ice Cream Cake is a popular Filipino dessert that combines layers of mango-flavored ice cream, crushed graham crackers, and sweetened whipped cream. It is a refreshing and delicious treat, especially during hot summer months. Here's a simple recipe to make Mango Graham Ice Cream Cake:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups crushed graham crackers
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2 cups mango-flavored ice cream, softened
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup whipped cream
• Fresh mango slices or diced mangoes for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers with melted butter until well combined. The mixture should resemble wet sand.
2. Press half of the graham cracker mixture onto the bottom of a rectangular or square baking dish to form the crust.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the softened mango-flavored ice cream and sweetened condensed milk. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour half of the ice cream mixture over the graham cracker crust in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
5. Sprinkle a layer of the remaining graham cracker mixture over the ice cream layer, reserving a small amount for garnish.
6. Pour the remaining ice cream mixture over the graham cracker layer and spread it evenly.
7. Top the ice cream layer with sweetened whipped cream, spreading it smoothly over the surface.
8. Sprinkle the reserved graham cracker mixture on top of the whipped cream as a garnish.
9. Optional: Decorate the Mango Graham Ice Cream Cake with fresh mango slices or diced mangoes.
10. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and freeze the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
11. Once the cake is fully frozen and set, remove it from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to slightly soften before slicing.
12. Slice the Mango Graham Ice Cream Cake into squares or rectangles, and serve chilled.

Enjoy the delightful combination of mango, graham crackers, and creamy ice cream in this Mango Graham Ice Cream Cake!