Panama Canal Dessert
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this no-bake Panama Canal Dessert—a layered masterpiece bursting with zesty lime, tropical mango and pineapple, and a touch of nutty richness. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy lime-infused filling, and a cloud-like layer of whipped cream, this dessert is topped off with vibrant fresh fruit, shredded coconut, and crunchy pecans for a textural delight. Ready in just 25 minutes of prep time and chilled to perfection, it’s the ultimate make-ahead treat for summer gatherings or a sweet finish to any meal. With its refreshing, tropical flavors and easy preparation, this dessert is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Graham crackers
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
- 120 ml Lime juice
- 240 ml Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 Fresh mango
- 1 cup Fresh pineapple
- 50 grams Shredded coconut
- 50 grams Chopped pecans
Instructions
Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and rolling with a rolling pin.
Melt the butter and mix it thoroughly with the graham cracker crumbs until they resemble wet sand.
Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8x8-inch square baking dish to form a crust. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk and lime juice together until thick and well combined.
Pour the lime mixture over the chilled graham cracker crust and spread it into an even layer.
In another mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Spread the whipped cream over the lime layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.
Peel and dice the fresh mango into small cubes. Dice the pineapple into similarly sized pieces.
Sprinkle the diced mango, pineapple, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans over the whipped cream layer evenly as toppings.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set before serving.
Cut into squares and serve chilled for a refreshing tropical treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.3 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 167 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 315 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
