Mango Fool is a creamy and delicious dessert that is made by layering mango sauce, whisked fresh cream and cubed mangoes. Mango Fool makes occasions special and a must try at home during mango season for it's taste, also the dessert feels soft and creamy and is best served cold.
This has creamy texture, the whipped cream makes it smooth, the mango pieces add a texture and a bit of lemon juice balances the sweetness. This has bright mango flavour and it comes together quickly without requiring much effort.
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About Mango Fool
Mango Fool is quick and easy to make if you have a sudden urge for a dessert and want to treat your guests in style and coolness. It's mango and whipped fresh cream layered with cut mango pieces, mango sauce as topping.
You can enjoy seasonal mangoes in a different form and this recipe is also easy to make and does not need much effort. It can be made ahead and kept in freezer until serving time, the flavours blend together well and gives refreshing taste.
The recipe is flexible and depends on how sweet your mangoes are. Powdered sugar can be used instead of regular sugar too. Sweet and juicy mangoes always give the result, so choosing ones when they are in season makes a real difference.
I make this with Alphonso or Banganapalli mangoes. This is when they come around. My family likes it really well chilled.
Mango Fool Ingredients
- Mango - I have used ripe, sweet mangoes for the puree and the garnish. Juicy ones give you better flavour.
- Fresh Cream - Used to make the dessert rich and creamy. You can also use whipping cream.
- Sugar - I added sugar for sweetness, you can just adjust as per taste
- depending on how sweet your mangoes are.
- Lemon Juice - I used for tangy taste. Adjust quantity based on how sour you like and it balances the sweetness.
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- Mango Falooda
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- Mango yogurt popsicle
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How to make Mango Fool Step by Step
1.Chop the mango, reserve 1 tablespoon of chopped mango and take the rest in a blender, add sugar and lemon juice to it. Blend to make a puree.
2.To a mixing bowl add fresh cream, Whisk well until thick and peaks are soft. I used my hand mixer.
3.Add ¼ cup mango puree to it reserving ¼ cup. Mix well.
4.Now it is mixed well and fresh cream mixture is ready. Take your serving glasses, first add mango puree as first layer just a tablespoon or 2 for each cup.
5.Then spoon fresh cream mango mixture and add it till ¾ of the cup. Finally add chopped mangoes as garnish.
6.Spoon some reserved mango puree over it and finally done. Refrigerate for an hour then serve.
Serve chilled!
Expert Tips
- Picking Mangoes - I usually choose ones that are completely ripe and naturally sweet, makes the dessert taste better.
- Whisking Cream - I whisk until soft peaks form and then stop. If you over whisk it, the texture becomes heavy and does not work as well.
- Mango Puree - I prefer keeping it slightly pourable so it spreads easily when layering. You get a smoother finish this way.
- Chilling Time - I always refrigerate the dessert before serving. It sets properly and tastes much better when cold.
- Layering - Spoon the layers gently if you want them to look neat. The different layers show up nicely in the glass when you layer properly.
Serving and Storage
Serve this dessert as after meal dessert or on afternoon to beat the summer heat. You can store this fridge for upto a day, consume within for best flavour and taste.
FAQS
1. Can I make ahead?
Yes you can make it before some time and serve.
2. Which mangoes are best?
I use ripe, sweet and juicy ones for best flavour and the right texture overall.
3. Can I use powdered sugar?
Yes you can use and it mixes well into the puree without leaving grainy bits.
4. Can I add condensed milk?
Sure, condensed milk gives a rich a taste and flavour.
5. Can I skip lemon?
Yes skip, if needed but it adds a bit of freshness and balances the sweetness of the mango.
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Mango Fool
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh cream
- 1 medium sized mango (½ cup mango puree)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Chop the mango, reserve 1 tablespoon of chopped mango and take the rest in a blender, add sugar and lemon juice to it. Blend to make a puree.
- To a mixing bowl add fresh cream, Whisk well until thick and peaks are soft. I used my hand mixer.
- Add ¼ cup mango puree to it reserving ¼ cup. Mix well.
- Take your serving glasses, first add mango puree as first layer just a tablespoon or 2 for each cup.
- Then spoon fresh cream mango mixture and add it till ¾ of the cup.
- Finally add chopped mangoes as garnish. Spoon some reserved mango puree over it. And finally done.
- Refrigerate for an hour then serve Mango Fool.
Notes
- Choose fully ripen sweet juicy mangoes.
- Making the puree a bit saucy makes it easy to pour and tastes good too.
- You can replace normal sugar with powdered sugar too.
Peter
Brilliant mango desert recipe thanks for sharing, just made my second batch,we love it 👌
Sharmilee J
So glad to hear that! Thanks a lot for trying!