Mango Desserts: Chefs Share Summer Special Recipes You Can Try
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No fruit captures the essence of the summer season quite like the "king of fruits", mango. The naturally sweet and juicy fruit has all the right reasons to be one of the choicest ingredients whilst preparing desserts for the summer. Whether you want to whip up a healthier homemade ice cream or a creamy serving of mousse, mangoes are sure to please your sweet tooth.

This summer season, why don’t you ditch the store-bought mango ice sticks and try these step-by-step recipes shared by chefs across the country? Whether you need a quick 15-minute recipe for a mango-based treat or an elaborate dessert to impress your guests, this is just the right article for you. Just gather the ingredients as mentioned, and get cooking!

Healthy Mango Ice Cream By Chef Sneha Singhi

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup almonds, soaked & peeled
  • 1/4 cup cashews, soaked
  • 10-12 dates, deseeded
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 mangoes

Instructions:

  1. Soak the oats, almonds, cashews & dates in hot milk & keep aside for 10-15 minutes. Blitz it with the mango till it’s smooth & creamy.
  2. Transfer to a container & tap it to remove any air bubbles.
  3. Cover with a cling wrap, touching the top to avoid forming ice crystals & freeze it overnight. 
  4. Keep the ice cream at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  5. Scoop it out into bowls or cones.
  6. Top it up with more chopped mangoes & dig in.

Mango And Passion Fruit Chia Pudding By Justbe By Nidhi Nahata, Bengaluru

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of fresh mango pulp
  • 1/2 cup thick coconut milk (freshly squeezed or canned, free of additives)
  • 2 tbsp per serving of chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon date syrup or small chopped soft dates.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh passionfruit pulp
  • Cardamom, grated (optional)
  • Garnish: mint leaves, edible flowers.

Instructions:

  1. Combine chia seeds, date syrup, coconut milk, and mango pulp in a bowl. Stir vigorously.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for 3–4 hours or overnight, except once in the middle, stirring every half hour.
  3. Top with fresh passionfruit pulp just before serving. Add edible flowers, if desired.
  4. Chill in glass jars or half coconut shells to give an exotic touch.
  5. Layer with sliced seasonal fruits such as papaya or dragon fruit.