You know summer is coming when you start to see mangoes at your local fruit shop or supermarket. They’re great piled high on cakes, thinly sliced and arranged on a pie or packing a punch of flavour in freshly churned gelato and ice-cream.
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Have you returned from a road trip up the coast with a case of mangoes that you bought on the drive home? The tropical fruit is delicious on its own without a doubt, but the stone fruit is a star in desserts as well.
We’ve rounded up BHG’s top 12 best mango desserts to whip up in your kitchen. Whether it’s a decadent cheesecake or a mouth-watering pie, we’ve got you covered for your next picnic or dinner party.
1. Mango no-bake cheesecake tart
When you’re looking for an easy dessert to bake that celebrates the best fruit of the season… don’t. Bake, that is! You should definitely make dessert, just don’t turn on the oven, as it’s not needed for this terrific tart.
2. Mango ice-cream cake
Divinely decadent, this Weiss Bar-inspired cake uses mango sorbet and macadamia ice cream – made by you – topped with Rafaello balls. Wow!
3. Flourless mojito cake with mango crown
Just like a mojito only even better! Mix up the rum, lime, coconut and mint – cheers!
Capture an everlasting flavour of summer by freezing the flesh of mangoes to use throughout the year in this no-churn ice-cream.
What happens when you combine caramel with ice-cream and coconut? You get this stunner of a dessert. PS, the tart shell is made from bickies and nuts. Delicious!
Hot to trot! Topped with whipped cream and a simple homemade mango sauce, this tropical treat showcases the wonderful flavours of sweet summer fruits.
Mango, macadamia and mint – it’s a tropical vacay on a plate. You can make this the day before and it only takes 30 minutes. You’re welcome!
8. Banana, raspberry and mango frozen yoghurt pops
These chilled and icy pops made with Greek yoghurt make a great frozen treat for a kids’ party,
9. Coconut and white chocolate panna cotta with mango jelly
Make this panna cotta in a decorative tin for a sweet star! So silky and smooth, this panna cotta goes beautifully with a fruit salad and a drizzle of lime syrup.
11. Blueberry and mango smash-up
For this delicious dessert, don’t even worry about cooking skills, you won’t need them. Take some basic pantry staples and layer them in a glass for a stunning dessert that can be thrown together in minutes.
12. Vanilla and mango pavlova roll
Mastering a classic pavlova is actually more complicated than you might imagine. But there is a shortcut that we can all enjoy – instead of taking on the whole challenge, this super tasty shortcut is all you need to impress guests.
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