Mango Pudding

4.3

Jump to Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

 pudding in white bowls

Fresh and creamy mango pudding is a make-ahead dessert that is easy to prepare and naturally dairy-free. You just need a blender and a few hours to let the dessert chill. 

Happy Lunar New Year friends! If there’s one thing I love for dessert when I’m cooking Thai food all throughout the month of February, it’s a mango dessert. And while you can always make Mango Sticky Rice for a darn-near-perfect Thai dessert, 2021 is the year for keeping things simple. This pudding, made in the blender with just five ingredients, is truly simple. 

This recipe started as an update to Mango Yogurt Mousse, a recipe from way back in 2013 that I still make often, but became something totally different. Mango Yogurt Mousse is light and fluffy, but this is a creamier, smoother twist. 

You won’t believe how easy it is. Here’s all you need.

sliced mango on a cutting board

Ingredients

  • Unflavored Gelatin – This is the plain gelatin that is often sold in the baking aisle and comes in small boxes with ¼-oz envelopes of gelatin inside. 
  • Mango Cubes – I have a strong preference for using frozen mango cubes in this dessert because they are so easy to use and are often picked and frozen at peak ripeness so the mangos are nice and sweet. If using fresh mangos, just be sure to weigh the flesh after you’ve removed and discarded the peel and seeds. 
  • Coconut Milk – Use canned coconut milk that is found in the canned or international aisle (not coconut milk that is sold as a dairy substitute in the refrigerator aisle). Regular (not light) coconut milk will give you the most rich and creamy pudding, but light coconut milk will also work.
  • Sugar – Most of the sweetness in the dish comes from mangos, but adding some extra sugar helps to balance out any mangos that might not be super ripe and sweet. 
  • Pure Vanilla Extract – Gives the pudding a hint of vanilla flavor which is a great counterpoint to the sweet mangos. 
  • Mango Cubes, Whipped Cream, or Shredded Coconut – These are great garnishes if you want to decorate the pudding right before serving, but not necessary. 

pouring mixture into white bowls

More Mango Recipes

Favorite Tools

a spoonful of pudding

Pin this now to save it for later

Pin It Now
pudding in white bowls
4.30 from 10 votes

Mango Pudding

Fresh and creamy mango pudding is a make-ahead dessert that is easy to prepare and naturally dairy-free. You just need a blender and a few hours to let the dessert chill.
To adjust the servings in this recipe, click on the number next to servings.
Prep: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Microwave Safe Bowl
  • Blender

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 1/2 tsp Unflavored Gelatin (this is one 1/4 oz envelope of gelatin)
  • 4 Tbsp Sugar
  • 12 oz Mango cubes, fresh or frozen (defrost if frozen)
  • 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Milk (use regular, not light canned coconut milk for the most flavor)
  • Extra mango cubes, shredded coconut, or whipped cream (optional), for topping

Instructions 

  • Pour water into a microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over the top and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften.
  • Transfer water and gelatin to the microwave and heat on high for 1 minute. Whisk in sugar and continue whisking until gelatin and sugar are both fully dissolved. (If they are not easily dissolving, microwave the mixture for another minute and then continue whisking. Be sure there are no unincorporated pieces of gelatin in this mixture or the pudding will have lumps.)
  • Combine gelatin mixture, mango, vanilla, and coconut milk in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Place small bowls or glasses on a sheet pan (this will make it easier to transfer to the fridge). Fill with pudding. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
  • Refrigerate until pudding is set, at least 4 hours and up to 2 days ahead.
  • Top with mango cubes or whipped cream and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 920IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
Cost: $6.00
Calories: 176
Keyword: easy dessert recipe, make ahead, mango dessert
Like this? Leave a comment below!Jump to Comments

*This post contains affiliate links*

Want to save this recipe?
Get it emailed to you directly! Enter your email below.

About Jess Smith

Jess is the recipe creator and photographer at InquiringChef.com. She spent nearly a decade as the Chief Recipe Developer for the award-winning meal planning app Cook Smarts. Her colorful, healthyish recipes have been featured in popular online publications including Parade, Hallmark, and HuffPost.

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.