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Mango Dessert Recipe
This chilled mango dessert recipe is ready in under 30 minutes with a handful of easy-to-source ingredients. It's the perfect make ahead dessert for summer!
Prep Time
30 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 421 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Pakistani
Ingredients
- 1 can mango pulp (see notes)
- ¼ cup basil seeds (see notes)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup confectioners sugar
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (see notes)
- 3 mangoes (see notes)
- ⅛ cup sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoon pistachios
- Edible Flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Take the mango pulp from the can and thicken it with the cornstarch. Set it aside to chill. (see notes)
- Soak the basil seeds in some water for ½ an hour to absorb the liquid from the pulp and plump up.
- Peel and cut the mangoes (If the mangoes are sour, mix the ⅛ cup sugar with them and set aside in the fridge to use later)
- Whip the cream with the sugar and cardamom powder until it forms soft peaks. (see notes)
- Once everything is ready, layer the mango/basil mixture with the cream, top with some mangoes, and garnish with the pistachios and edible flowers.
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Notes
- Mango Pulp - For best results, use Kesar or Alphonso Pulp. I like to thicken this with a cornstarch slurry so it holds its shape in the layered dessert.
- Basil Seeds - Known as Tukh Malanga or Tukhmaria, these look like chia seeds but have a more floral taste and are less dense in texture. I don't recommend substituting the basil seeds for chia as it will alter the taste of the dessert.
- Cardamom Powder - I removed and crushed the seeds of 2 cardamom pods. Cardamom powder is milder in taste, but if you prefer to use it, add ¼ teaspoon to the whipping cream.
- Mangoes & Sugar - If you can't access Pakistani and Indian mangoes, use Champagne mangoes. If the mangoes are slightly sour, add ⅛ cup of sugar and let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to let the sugar dissolve.
- Whipped Cream - Powdered sugar typically contains cornstarch, which helps the whipping cream hold its shape better.
- Garnishes - The pistachios add texture, flavor, and a pop of color to the mango dessert, and the edible flowers add a beautiful tropical touch.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
421kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
46mg
(2%)
Potassium
267mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
54g
(108%)
Vitamin A
5117IU
(102%)
Vitamin C
58mg
(64%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
19mg
(106%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 421kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 5117IU | 102% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 19mg | 106% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.