Mango Ice Cream with Coconut
Mango Ice Cream with Coconut is a luscious, tropical dessert that combines the rich sweetness of ripe mangoes with creamy full-fat coconut milk. This refreshing, dairy-free treat offers a velvety texture and perfectly balanced flavors, making it an ideal dessert for warm days or tropical-themed gatherings. Simple to make with natural ingredients, it can be customized to suit a variety of dietary preferences and flavor twists.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake, Churned
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan Optional
Ingredients
- 2–3 Fresh Ripe Mangoes (about 2 cups mango puree)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Full-Fat Coconut Milk
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar or Honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Salt
- Prepare the Mango Puree: Peel and pit the fresh ripe mangoes, then blend the fruit in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy. This will form the flavorful base of your ice cream.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mango puree with full-fat coconut milk, sugar or honey, lime juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the sugar dissolves completely, ensuring a smooth, balanced mixture.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours. Chilling thoroughly helps the ice cream freeze faster and develop a better texture when churned.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually about 20-30 minutes, until the ice cream thickens and reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze Until Firm: Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container, cover tightly, and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up properly before serving.
Notes
- Use fully ripened mangoes for the best sweetness and authentic tropical flavor.
- Choose full-fat coconut milk to achieve rich creaminess without adding dairy.
- Don’t skip chilling the mixture before churning for improved texture and faster freezing.
- Adjust sweetness gradually by tasting the mixture before freezing.
- Avoid over-churning to maintain a creamy, scoopable texture.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave.
- Add toasted shredded coconut or chopped nuts for texture variations.
- Consider adding ground cardamom or ginger for a subtle spicy twist.
- Mix in pureed pineapple or passionfruit for a more complex tropical flavor blend.
- Add a splash of rum or coconut liqueur for an adult-friendly variation.
- If no ice cream maker is available, freeze in a shallow container and stir every 30 minutes until creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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