Description
Indulge in the smooth and luscious delight of Easy & Creamy Mango Pudding. This simple recipe combines the tropical sweetness of ripe mangoes with the richness of cream for a heavenly dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup ripe mango puree (about 1 large mango, or use canned)
- 1 cup milk (whole milk for creaminess)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, can substitute extra milk)
- 3 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon gelatin powder (or agar-agar for vegetarian)
- 2 tablespoons warm water (to bloom gelatin)
- A small squeeze of lemon or lime juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin – In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp gelatin with the 2 Tbsp of warm water. Let it sit 5 minutes until it becomes thick.
- Prep mango puree – Blend chopped fresh mango (peeled and pitted) until smooth. Measure out 1 cup of puree.
- Sweeten & combine – In a saucepan over low heat, warm the milk and cream. Stir in the sugar until fully dissolved. Remove from heat.
- Add set agent – Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm milk mixture until completely melted.
- Mix in mango – Pour the milk-gelatin mixture into the mango puree. Add a squeeze of citrus juice if using. Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Strain (optional) – For a velvety-smooth texture, strain through a fine sieve into a large bowl or measuring cup.
- Pour & chill – Divide the pudding into molds, ramekins, or glasses. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours, until fully set.
- Serve – Unmold by dipping the bottom in warm water for 5 seconds, then invert onto a plate. Garnish with mango cubes, mint leaves, or a drizzle of coconut milk.
Notes
- Gelatin vs. Agar‑agar: 1 tsp gelatin ≈ ½ tsp agar powder. Dissolve agar in boiling water before combining.
- Dairy-free: Use coconut milk or almond milk instead of milk and cream.
- Extra flavor: Stir in 1 tsp vanilla or top with red fruit coulis for a contrasting drizzle.
- Make ahead: These keep refrigerated, covered, up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg