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Spicy gingersnap cookies are sandwiched with coconut flavored whipped cream then covered with more coconut whipped cream. Mangoes and toasted coconut are the crowning touch. It’s like taking a quick trip to the tropics for dessert.

Gingersnap-Mango Icebox Cake

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
1/2 cup cream of coconut
30 gingersnap cookies (about half of a 16-ounce package)
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 large mango
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 tablespoon sugar
Kosher salt

Directions:

1. Beat the heavy cream in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Fold in the cream of coconut.

2. Spread 1 heaping teaspoon of the coconut whipped cream onto each gingersnap. Press the cookies together on their sides to form a 12-inch-long log on a serving platter.

3. Cover the log with the remaining coconut whipped cream. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.

4. Preheat oven to 350℉.

5. Spread the coconut flakes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until just golden, about 5 minutes. Let cool completely.

6. Peel, pit and cube the mango. Toss with the lime juice, sugar and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.

7. Sprinkle the toasted coconut all over the cake, gently pressing to adhere. Top with the mango. Cut on the diagonal to serve.

Serves 8 to 10

Recipe from Food Network Magazine

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