Description
This creamy Mango Pudding is a delightfully smooth and fruity dessert made with ripe mangoes, milk, cream, and a touch of gelatin for the perfect set texture. Infused with vanilla and garnished with fresh mango slices or mint, this chilled pudding offers a refreshing and elegant treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for warm weather or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (or 1 ½ cups mango puree)
Dairy
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
Other
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Garnish
- Fresh mango slices or mint leaves
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 3 tablespoons of water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to soften and dissolve, preparing it to blend smoothly into the pudding base.
- Heat the dairy mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is hot but does not reach boiling point to prevent curdling.
- Incorporate gelatin: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until it is fully dissolved and evenly dispersed within the warm mixture, ensuring the pudding will set properly.
- Puree the mango: Place the diced mango in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Add the vanilla extract and blend briefly just to combine the flavors evenly throughout the puree.
- Combine mixtures: Pour the mango puree into the warm milk mixture and whisk thoroughly until smooth and uniform in texture, making sure the gelatin mixture is fully integrated with the mango base.
- Chill the pudding: Divide the pudding mixture into individual serving cups or ramekins. Place them in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or until the pudding is fully set and firm to the touch.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish each pudding cup with fresh mango slices or sprigs of mint for a visually appealing and aromatic finish that complements the sweet mango flavor.
Notes
- If using canned mango puree, select a product without added sugar and adjust the granulated sugar in the recipe accordingly to taste.
- For a vegan-friendly version, substitute the dairy milk and cream with coconut milk and replace gelatin with agar-agar, which will also enable the pudding to set properly while keeping it plant-based.
