Description
Creamy coconut and exotic tropical mango delight recipe blend seamlessly in this island-inspired dessert. Caribbean flavors promise pure pleasure for those seeking sweet summer refreshment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) mangos: fully ripened and tender
- ½ cup (120 ml) coconut milk: full-fat, or substitute with evaporated milk, heavy cream, or evaporated coconut milk
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) evaporated milk: or substitute with coconut milk for a vegan version
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) cold water
- 1 ½ tbsps (22.5 ml) white granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tbsps (22.5 ml) gelatin: or 1 ½ tsps (7.5 ml) agar agar powder for a vegan version
Instructions
- Mango Preparation: Skillfully extract mango flesh by peeling, removing the central pit, and dicing into uniform, small cubes.
- Puree Creation: Blend diced mango pieces into a silky, vibrant puree using a high-powered blender. Optionally, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any fibrous texture.
- Gelatin Activation: Sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water, allowing it to bloom and thicken for 2-3 minutes in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Mixture Fusion: Whisk together gelatin, granulated sugar, coconut milk, and mango puree until achieving a smooth, homogeneous liquid without lumps.
- Gentle Heating: Transfer the mixture to a saucepan, warming over medium-low heat while stirring continuously. Ensure complete gelatin dissolution without bringing to a boil.
- Molding and Chilling: Pour the liquid into serving bowls or decorative molds, tapping gently to eliminate air bubbles. Refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight until the dessert sets with a firm, wobbly consistency.
Notes
- Select Perfectly Ripe Mangoes: Choose mangoes that yield slightly to gentle pressure, with deep golden-orange color and sweet aroma for maximum flavor intensity.
- Prevent Gelatin Clumping: Sprinkle gelatin powder evenly over cold water and let it bloom without stirring to ensure smooth, lump-free incorporation.
- Control Heating Process: Warm the mixture gently and avoid boiling, as high temperatures can destroy gelatin’s setting properties and compromise dessert texture.
- Chill for Optimal Consistency: Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to develop a perfect wobble and allow flavors to fully develop and meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg