Mangoes are a tropical treasure. They’re sweet, fragrant, and magnificent! The fruit’s natural sweetness makes it the perfect ingredient for dessert. It even has that gorgeous golden hue, to boot! Today, I’m sharing 20 recipes that take mangoes from simple snacks into show-stopping desserts. With these recipes, you can enjoy the refreshing goodness of this summer fruit any day of the year.
20 Easy and Delicious Mango Dessert Recipes
1. Mango Mousse
This mango mousse is so stunning, it’s like sunshine in a glass. It’s also the easiest way to get a refreshing and sweet-smelling dessert on the table. Rich, creamy, and bursting with mango flavor, this dessert may be simple, but it’s definitely drool-worthy. You can serve it as is, but you can also take it over the top by garnishing it with dried fruits or chopped roasted nuts. You can’t go wrong with chocolate chips, either.
2. Mango Sorbet
If you’re looking for a low-calorie dessert to satisfy your mango craving, look no further. This sorbet combines the flavors of sweet mangoes and tart lime, giving you the most refreshing dessert experience. It’s also such a breeze to make! You’ll only need three ingredients: mango, lime, and sugar. If you’re making sorbet in advance, here’s a tip: add some liquor into the mix. Since alcohol has a lower freezing temperature, it will prevent the sorbet from becoming too icy.
3. Mango Pudding
This mango pudding is incredibly rich, creamy, and sooo good. That luscious, silky consistency is to die for! Plus, this simple pudding could not be easier to make. Calling for only 5 ingredients, it’s done in under 10 minutes! Just stir the ingredients and chill it in the fridge.
4. Mango Crumb Bars
Whoever invented this recipe is a genius. I love these mango crumb bars! They’re perfectly sweet, chewy, and absolutely phenomenal. The mango flavor in these squares is insane. Plus, the crumble on top takes it to a whole other level. The best part? They’re easy to make! Just follow the helpful tips in the recipe and you’ll have the whole family asking for seconds.
5. Mango Trifle
Layers of moist angel food cake, sweet mangoes, fluffy chocolate whipped cream, and crisp macadamia nuts: this mango trifle is the stuff of dreams. The moment I laid eyes on this trifle, I knew I was in love. It’s just so incredibly pretty, you guys. When you bite into it, your tastebuds are greeted with a burst of mango flavor! The cake, nuts, and cream together also make a beautiful harmony of flavors and textures.
6. Mango Tart
This decadent mango-filled tart is the perfect way to end your summer meal! This dessert has a crumbly and buttery shortbread crust, a creamy and cheesy custard filling, and of course, sweet and juicy mangoes. It’s nothing short of perfection.
7. Mango Cobbler
When you think of cobblers, I bet your mind goes to apple or peach. But I assure you, once you’ve tried this mango cobbler, things are going to change. This mango cobbler is just 100% divine. Picture a sweet filling of mangoes and cinnamon sugar nestled inside a crumbly and buttery crust. How do you top that?! Whether you serve this hot, cold, or at room temperature; as it is or with a scoop of ice cream on top, it will still taste phenomenal.
8. Mango Chia Pudding
Amp up your regular chia pudding with a sweet mango puree and creamy coconut milk! What a refreshing tropical breakfast treat! If you’ve never tried mixing mangoes with coconut milk before, you are missing out, my friend! It’s an insanely delicious combination. This pudding is extra creamy, extra flavorful, and extraordinary!
9. Mango Bread Pudding
In this recipe, we’re taking the classic bread pudding into a whole new level of awesome. Mangoes and cardamom will make it extremely irresistible! This pudding is smooth, creamy, buttery, and bursting with mango flavor. It’s everything you want in a pudding and more.
10. Mango Pie
If you’re a fan of pies, then you’ll want to try this mango pie. I guarantee you, one bite will take you to a tropical paradise! Sweet mangoes resting in a buttery, flaky crust? It may be simple, but the flavor and texture will definitely knock your socks off.
11. Mango Cheesecake
Cheesecake is already a pretty perfect dessert. But you know what will make it even more drool-worthy? Adding some sweet mangoes into the mix! What you’ll get is a sweet, luscious, and creamy filling and a buttery crust that’s impossible to resist. But for me, the best part about it is that it doesn’t require any baking!
12. Mango Ice Cream
A scoop (or two… or five) of mango ice cream is the perfect way to beat the summer heat. With this easy recipe, there’s no need to head to the store! Just make your very own ice cream for your entire family to enjoy. No ice cream maker? No problem! This ice cream comes together perfectly, even without one.
13. Mango Fool
I have no idea why this dessert is called a fool since there’s nothing foolish about it at all! A mango fool is a combination of mango puree and freshly whipped cream. That’s it, so simple! The flavor hits all the right notes. Sweet, fluffy, and indulgent – what more can you ask for?
14. Creamy Mango Popsicles
Homemade popsicles are every child’s dream! In this recipe, not only are we making a sweet and creamy dessert, but a healthy one as well. These popsicles taste so incredible, you won’t even notice they’re good for you. The secret is to throw in vanilla almond milk and yogurt into the mix. The combination of mangoes and almond will blow your tastebuds away!
15. Mango Cream Donuts
Buttery donuts with a sweet and creamy mango filling – this dessert is an explosion of texture and flavor! The donuts alone are already epic. They’re fluffy, pillowy, and so airy! But the mango whipped cream takes it over the top. If there were a competition for the perfect summer donut, this one would definitely be the winner.
16. Mango Icebox Cake
This Filipino dessert is quick, easy, and lip-smackingly delicious. A mango icebox cake is layer upon layer of graham crackers, whipped cream and condensed milk custard, and sweet ripe mangoes. It requires no baking at all! Just arrange the layers and chill in the fridge or freezer. The graham crackers soften as they chill, giving the dessert moist, cake-like layers. Who says you need to bake to make a cake?
17. Mango Lemon Bars
Lemon bars are a classic, sweet and tangy dessert. Add mangoes into the picture, and you’ll get an even more decadent and addictive treat! There’s something special about the combination of mangoes and lemon juice. Together, they form a delicate balance of sweet and tangy. It’s pure bliss.
18. Mango Pound Cake
This recipe will breathe new life into overripe mangoes! This mango pound cake is ridiculously moist and tender. The combo of mangoes, coconut milk, and grated coconut is genius! They create such a unique, wonderful flavor.
19. Mango Delight
This perfectly named dessert is definitely a delight! If you’re looking for an easy recipe to satisfy your mango craving, this is the one for you. You can whip this up in just 5 minutes! All you need are mangoes and whipped cream. Just whip the cream and that’s basically it. You just combine the cream and mangoes and voila! You’ll have a terrific tropical treat. For a pretty presentation, serve your mango delight in a champagne glass and garnish with mint. Fancy!
20. Mango Lassi
Last on our list is a sweet, thick, and creamy beverage that’s perfect for a hot summer day. A mango lassi is a traditional Indian drink made with mangoes, milk, yogurt, and sugar. Garnished with a dash of cardamom, it’s perfectly sweet with a hint of spice. You can use frozen or canned mangoes for this recipe, but if you want the best-tasting lassi, opt for fresh ripe mangoes. If you can’t get a hold of sweet mangoes, you may use under-ripe ones, but add more sugar or honey to compensate. Click on a star to rate it!
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