Description
Tropical Mango Delight brings Caribbean sunshine to your dessert plate with a refreshing blend of ripe mangoes, creamy coconut, and delicate rum-infused whipped cream. Guests will savor each spoonful of this exotic treat that whisks palates to a breezy island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) mangos: Fully ripened and tender
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) white granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) gelatin: Or 1 ½ teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) agar agar powder for a vegan version
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) coconut milk: Full-fat, or substitute with evaporated milk, heavy cream, or evaporated coconut milk
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cold water
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) evaporated milk: Or substitute with coconut milk for a vegan version
Instructions
- Carefully extract the flesh from ripe mangoes by peeling, removing the central pit, and dicing the fruit into small, uniform cubes.
- Transform the diced mango pieces into a silky, vibrant puree using a high-powered blender, creating a smooth consistency. Optional: strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate any fibrous texture.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water (60 milliliters or ), allowing the mixture to thicken and bloom for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate granulated sugar, creamy coconut milk, and the prepared mango puree into the gelatin mixture, whisking continuously until a homogeneous, lump-free liquid is achieved.
- Transfer the combined mixture to a saucepan, gently warming over medium-low heat. Stir constantly to ensure complete gelatin dissolution without reaching a boiling point, which could compromise the gelatin’s setting properties.
- Carefully pour the smooth liquid into individual serving bowls or decorative molds, tapping gently to release any trapped air bubbles and create a pristine surface.
- Place the filled containers in the refrigerator, allowing them to set undisturbed for a minimum of 6 hours or preferably overnight, until the dessert achieves a firm, wobbly consistency.
Notes
- Gelatin needs time to bloom and absorb liquid, creating that signature smooth texture.
- Straining mango puree ensures a silky-smooth dessert without fibrous bits.
- Fresh, ripe mangos deliver the most vibrant tropical flavor and natural sweetness.
- Coconut milk adds creamy richness and enhances the exotic island-inspired profile.
- Chilling allows the dessert to set completely, developing deeper, more intense flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg