Creamy Mango Mousse
Light, creamy, and bursting with tropical flavor, this Creamy Mango Mousse is the ultimate no-bake dessert! Easy to make, elegant to serve, and customizable for any occasion.
Ingredients
🍑 Mango Base:
- 1½ cups ripe mango puree fresh or canned
- 1 –2 tbsp sugar or honey to taste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Pinch of salt
🥛 Cream Layer:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream or full-fat coconut cream for dairy-free
- Optional: 1 tsp unflavored gelatin + 2 tbsp cold water for a firmer set
Instructions
Blend Mango Puree
- Peel, dice, and blend mango until smooth.
- Stir in sugar/honey, lime juice, and salt. Adjust sweetness if needed.
Optional: Set Gelatin
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let sit 5 min, then gently heat until dissolved.
- Stir into mango puree and mix well.
- Tip: For agar agar, dissolve in boiling water according to the package.
Whip the Cream
- In a chilled bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form.
- Don’t overwhip—aim for a light, fluffy texture.
Fold Gently
- Fold the whipped cream into the mango puree in 2–3 batches using a spatula.
- Stop once fully combined—keep it airy!
Chill & Serve
- Spoon into glasses or ramekins.
- Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with mint, mango cubes, or toasted coconut if desired.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Can be made 1–2 days in advance.
- No gelatin? Skip it for a softer, spoonable mousse.
- Want vegan? Use coconut cream + maple syrup.
- Toppings: Try crushed cookies, pistachios, or berry coulis.
- 🥥 Mango Coconut: Half cream, half coconut cream.
- 🍓 Berry Mango: Swirl in berry compote.
- ☕ Spiced Chai: Add cardamom & cinnamon.
- 🍋 Tangy Lassi Style: Mix in Greek yogurt.
- 🌰 Pistachio Crunch: Add chopped nuts between layers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSugar: 14g
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