This silky-smooth mango pudding is a beloved Southeast Asian dessert that captures the essence of sweet, ripe mangoes in every spoonful. With its delicate texture and vibrant golden color, this chilled treat is perfect for hot summer days or as an elegant finish to any meal.
⏱️240 min
📊Easy
👥6 servings
🍽️Dessert
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Ingredients
800 gfresh ripe mangoes
200 mlheavy cream
150 mlsweetened condensed milk
10 gagar-agar powder
400 mlwater
50 gsugar
1 tspvanilla extract
Instructions
1PREPARE THE MANGOES: Select 2-3 perfectly ripe mangoes that yield slightly to pressure and have a sweet aroma. Peel the mangoes using a vegetable peeler or knife, working carefully to remove the skin completely while minimizing fruit loss. Slice the flesh away from the pit, discarding the central stone, and place the mango pieces into a blender or food processor to puree until completely smooth with no fibrous pieces remaining, approximately 1-2 minutes of blending.
2DISSOLVE THE AGAR-AGAR: Pour 400 ml of water into a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Slowly sprinkle the agar-agar powder into the boiling water while stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent lumps from forming. Continue stirring for 3-4 minutes until the powder is completely dissolved and the mixture becomes clear and slightly thickened, creating a smooth base for the pudding.
3COMBINE THE MANGO MIXTURE: Add the freshly pureed mango and sugar to the dissolved agar-agar mixture, stirring well with a wooden spoon or whisk to incorporate evenly. Cook gently for 1-2 minutes while stirring, allowing the flavors to blend and the sugar to dissolve completely. The mixture should be warm and pourable at this stage, with a beautiful golden-orange color throughout.
4ADD CREAM AND VANILLA: Remove the saucepan from heat and let cool for 2-3 minutes until it reaches a warm but not scalding temperature. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with a whisk or electric mixer until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip into butter. Gently fold the whipped cream and vanilla extract into the mango mixture using a spatula with a folding motion, combining until no white streaks remain while maintaining the airy texture.
5ADD CONDENSED MILK: Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk into the mango-cream mixture while stirring gently to incorporate evenly. This adds richness and helps achieve the signature creamy texture of authentic mango pudding. Stir until the mixture is homogeneous with a consistent pale golden color and smooth, silky texture.
6CHILL AND SET: Pour the pudding mixture into individual serving glasses or a large serving bowl, filling about three-quarters full. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the pudding sets to a firm but creamy consistency that wobbles slightly when the glass is gently shaken. The agar-agar will fully gel during cooling, creating the characteristic texture. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with mango slices, fresh mint, or candied mango strips for an elegant presentation.