Description

This Easy Simple Mango Pudding Recipe is a delightful and creamy dessert that captures the fresh, tropical flavors of ripe mangoes combined with smooth coconut milk and a subtle sweetness. Perfect for a refreshing treat, this pudding sets beautifully after chilling and offers a luscious texture that melts in your mouth. It can be made vegan-friendly by substituting gelatin with agar agar powder and uses minimal ingredients for a quick and impressive dessert.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

12 oz fully ripened and tender mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
2 tbsp cold water
1.5 tbsp gelatin or 1.5 tsp agar agar powder for a vegan version
1.5 tbsp white granulated sugar
0.54 cups (approximately 130 ml) full-fat coconut milk (or substitute with evaporated milk, heavy cream, or evaporated coconut milk)
4 tbsp evaporated milk or additional coconut milk for serving (especially for vegan version)

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Instructions

Ripe Mango Puree: Place the diced mango chunks into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. For a silkier texture, strain the mango puree through a fine mesh sieve and discard any fibrous bits.
Gelatin Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the cold water with gelatin powder (or agar agar powder if vegan). Allow it to bloom for a few minutes to thicken. Then add the sugar, coconut milk, and the mango puree to the gelatin mixture. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
Heat to Dissolve Gelatin: Pour the mixture into a pot and gently heat over low to medium heat. Stir continuously but avoid boiling as boiling can spoil the gelatin’s setting ability. Heat just until the gelatin completely dissolves and the mixture is uniform.
Pour Into Molds: Remove from heat and immediately pour the mixture into serving bowls or molds of your choice. This ensures the pudding sets with a nice shape.
Chill to Set: Place the molds or bowls into the refrigerator and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight. This resting period allows the pudding to fully set and develop its delightful creamy texture.
Serve: Once chilled and set, serve the mango pudding with a drizzle of evaporated milk or coconut milk for added richness and flavor. Enjoy immediately as a refreshing and luscious dessert.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute gelatin with agar agar powder and use coconut milk throughout.
Adjust sugar amount to taste depending on the sweetness of your mangoes.
Straining mango puree is optional but recommended for an extra smooth pudding.
Do not boil the gelatin mixture to ensure proper setting.
Refrigeration time is critical; do not rush chilling as the pudding needs time to firm up.
This pudding can be garnished with fresh mango slices or mint leaves for presentation.