Description
This Easy Simple Mango Pudding Recipe is a silky smooth, refreshing dessert made with ripe mangoes, gelatin or agar agar, and creamy coconut milk. It requires minimal ingredients and effort, setting in the refrigerator to create a luscious pudding perfect for warm days or a light, fruity treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Mango Puree
- 12 oz fully ripened and tender mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
Gelatin Mixture
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1.5 tbsp gelatin or 1.5 tsp agar agar powder (for vegan version)
- 1.5 tbsp white granulated sugar
- 0.54 cups full fat coconut milk (or substitute with evaporated milk, heavy cream, or evaporated coconut milk)
- 4 tbsp evaporated milk or coconut milk (for vegan version, optional for serving)
Instructions
- Ripe Mango Puree: Transfer the peeled and diced mango chunks into a blender or food processor and blend until you get a smooth and creamy mango puree. For an extra smooth texture, strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve.
- Gelatin Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the cold water with gelatin or agar agar powder and let it thicken slightly. Then add the white granulated sugar, coconut milk, and the prepared mango puree. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Ingredients & Heat: Pour the mixture into a pot and heat it gently over low to medium heat. Stir continuously until the gelatin dissolves completely, being careful not to let the mixture come to a boil, as this can affect the texture.
- Pour Into Molds: Once gelatin has dissolved, pour the mixture into serving bowls or molds of your choice, smoothing the surface if needed.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pudding for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow it to set and firm up properly.
- Serve: When ready to serve, you can enjoy the mango pudding as is or drizzle with evaporated milk or coconut milk for extra creaminess and flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute gelatin with agar agar powder and use coconut milk or other plant-based milks.
- Do not boil the mixture when dissolving the gelatin to maintain the smooth texture.
- Straining the mango puree ensures a silky pudding without fibrous bits.
- Adjust sugar amount to taste depending on the sweetness of your mangoes.
- Use fully ripe mangoes for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
