Mango Pudding (Thai Style)
A light, silky chilled pudding bursting with the flavor of ripe mango. Made with fresh mango purée, cream, and gelatin, it sets into a smooth, gently sweet dessert. Lemon juice keeps the color vivid. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve cold.
Ingredients
- 400 gmango
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 50 mlmilk
- 2 tbspsugar
- 8 ggelatin
- 3 tbspcold water
- 1 tsplemon juice
- fresh mint for garnish
Method
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Let stand 10–15 minutes to bloom. Heat gently in the microwave (10-second pulses) or over a bain-marie, stirring until fully dissolved. Do not boil. Cool to room temperature.
- Peel the mangoes, remove the flesh from the stone. Blend the flesh with lemon juice until completely smooth.
- In a bowl, combine mango purée, cream, milk, and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Pour the cooled gelatin solution into the mango mixture, stirring constantly until evenly combined.
- Divide into serving moulds or glasses. Refrigerate at least 3–4 hours until fully set.
- Garnish with a mint leaf and serve cold.
FAQ
The standard ratio is 10-12 g of powdered gelatin per 500 ml of liquid. If the pudding did not set, there was likely too little gelatin or it was overheated: gelatin must never be boiled, otherwise it loses its setting power. Dissolve the bloomed gelatin at no more than 60°C. Also check if the pudding chilled long enough — a minimum of 3-4 hours is needed, overnight is better.
Yes — frozen mango works well: thaw, drain excess liquid, and puree. Canned mango also works but the flavor will be less vibrant. If using canned, reduce the sugar as it is already sweetened. Fresh ripe mango of the Ataulfo or Alphonso variety gives the most intense flavor and color.
Replace gelatin with agar-agar at a 1:1 ratio by weight. Agar works differently: it must be boiled for 1-2 minutes to activate (unlike gelatin). The texture will be slightly firmer and more brittle. For a softer consistency, use slightly less agar — 8 g per 500 ml instead of 10 g.
The color depends on the variety and ripeness of the mango. A pale pudding is a sign of underripe or low-quality mango. Use very ripe mango with bright orange flesh. A few drops of lemon juice help preserve the color vibrancy. Cream lightens the puree: if you want an intense color, reduce the cream and increase the mango puree.
In Thailand, mango pudding is served chilled with a spoonful of coconut milk or condensed milk on top. The classic pairing is with fresh mango cut into cubes. Mint leaves and thin coconut flakes work beautifully. For a festive presentation, pour into heart- or flower-shaped molds.
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Comments (1)
I weigh every ingredient for mango pudding instead of using cups. Baking is chemistry. An extra tablespoon of mango can push this from perfectly balanced to dense and heavy. A $15 scale pays for itself immediately.