Exquisite Mango Gelato
Mango gelato is made by churning a base of fresh or frozen mango with milk, cream, and sugar until smooth and scoopable. It has a brighter, fruitier flavor and slightly denser consistency than ice cream. Allow about 30 minutes of active prep plus several hours of freezing time before serving.
Equipment
- Ice Cream Maker
- Blender
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe mango chunks about 2-3 mangos
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice preferably from a fresh lime
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the mango chunks and lime juice. Blend until smooth and no chunks remain. You should have a puree.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mango puree and granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Slowly add in the whole milk and heavy cream, and continue whisking gently to combine. Ensure the mixture is homogeneous but do not whisk too aggressively to avoid excess air.
- Chill this mixture in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to enhance the flavors and improve the texture.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a creamy, gelato-like consistency, typically about 20 minutes.
- Transfer the gelato into a freezer-safe container, and freeze for an additional hour to firm up before serving.
Notes
Tammy’s Tips:
- Enhance the tropical flavor by adding a touch of coconut cream as a part of the milk mixture.
- If you don't have ripe mangos, canned mango puree can be used as a substitute, though it may slightly alter the flavor.
- For a more textured gelato, fold in small mango chunks after blending.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 1gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 1868IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 0.2mg
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