Mangoes with Rum and Vanilla Ice Cream
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Additional Time
2 hrs
-
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
103 kcal
-
Course
Dessert
-
Cuisine
International
Mangoes with Rum and Vanilla Ice Cream
Description
Mangoes with Rum and Vanilla Ice Cream involves peeling and slicing ripe mangoes, ensuring all green-tinged flesh is removed to avoid bitterness. The mango pieces are marinated in a blend of dark rum, sugar, lime juice, and grated lime zest. The dark rum contributes a sweet, smoky depth that contrasts with the bright acidity of lime, while sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit. The marination process allows flavors to meld and the mango pieces to absorb the rum and citrus.
The finished dish is served cold, either on its own in chilled glasses or spooned over vanilla ice cream. This pairing adds creamy sweetness and coolness that complement the rum-soaked mangoes. Texturally, the mango maintains a tender firmness that holds up under marination without becoming mushy.
Using dark rum is important because its aged qualities provide richer flavor notes compared to lighter rums. Chilling the mango mixture for at least an hour before serving helps develop the flavors and ensure a refreshing dessert suitable for warm weather or after meals.
Ingredients
- 2 Mango ripe
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime grated zest
Instructions
- Peel the mangoes making sure that all green-colored flesh is removed. Remove all the mangoes around the pit and slice the mango into ½ inch thick pieces. Discard the pit.
- Combine the sugar, dark rum, grated rind and lemon-lime juice in a bowl and mix well. Add the mango pieces to it and gently mix.
- Chill for an hour or more. Serve alone in chilled glasses or over vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use dark rum for its richer, sweet-smoky flavor; avoid white rum which is lighter and less aged.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 895IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
