We simply can’t walk by ripe mangos at the market without grabbing a few. Exceedingly juicy and wonderfully fragrant, mangos make desserts sublime. From fruit salads to sorbets to upside-down cakes, these recipes will inspire you to drop a few mangos in your basket, too.
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RecipeTropical Mango Sorbet
Papaya and pineapple juice build on the clean, sweet flavor of mango in this sorbet, while a splash of coconut milk smoothes its texture. -
RecipeStrawberries and Mangos with Mint Sugar
Tropical mangos meet humble strawberries in a five-ingredient dessert that’s more than the sum of its parts. A simple mint sugar makes every bite glorious. -
RecipeMango-Ginger-Lime Shortcakes
Cardamom and black pepper give this dessert a slightly exotic flavor. -
RecipeTropical Upside-Down Cake
Take one bite of this rum-spiked pineapple-mango cake, and you can practically hear steel drums playing an island tune. -
RecipeMango-Coconut Rice Pudding
Champagne mangos add honey-like sweetness to this tropical pudding, but regular mangos will work, too. -
RecipeBlueberry Fruit Salad with Tequila-Lime Syrup
A margarita-inspired syrup enhances the tart-sweet flavor of this fruit salad. Trust us: Make this for a brunch or baby shower, and friends will request it for the next gathering as well. -
RecipeMango-Cranberry Ice Pops
These pops have a slightly craggy texture from the cranberries and an exotic flavor, reminiscent of a mango lassi, thanks to an infusion of crushed cardamom. -
RecipeMango Lassi Parfait
A lassi is a refreshing Indian yogurt drink—something like a smoothie—that often includes fruit, mango being especially popular. This parfait tastes like a lassi but has a more festive presentation. -
RecipeMango-Mint Fool
The contrast between refreshing mango puree and rich whipped cream gives this fool its wonderful flavor. The secret to making the flavors pop is a pinch of salt—and a pinch of cayenne. -
RecipeMango and Melon Verrines
In this dessert, creamy layers of melon and mango panna cotta are separated from a topping of juicy diced fruit by a band of crunchy crushed cookies. -
RecipePassionfruit & Citrus Salad with Coconut Meringues
An exotic fruit salad wakes up the senses. Passionfruit pulp accents the tropical fruits, while coconut meringues (think of them as sweet little cookies) and tiny passionfruit seeds add contrasting texture. -
RecipeCoconut Rice Pudding with Mango
Coconut and mango give Abby Dodge’s classic rice pudding a decidedly Thai twist. -
RecipePassionfruit-Mango Macarons
Passionfruit and mangos bring out the best in each other, so they’re often paired in desserts. In these French classics, Mango and passionfruit purées make a wonderfully sweet-tart filling. -
RecipeMango-Lime Granita
Think of granitas as shaved ice or slushies—but better. Here, the mango flavor is enhanced by a bit of citrus. So easy, yet you can –and should—serve this to guests.
