This is a mango dessert that can go by assorted names. In our culture, it’s simply Delce de Mango which translates roughly as “Sweet Mango.” Some call it Mango Mousse. I call it “Mango Delight.” Whatever name you give it, will it liven up the dessert portion of your dinner. This is summer, and mangoes are plentiful. That means it’s the perfect time for this savory.
You can impress family and friends by claiming that this is an exotic fruit dessert. And you wouldn’t be too far off the mark. But, in reality, this dish is simplicity itself: It’s mango sweetened with confectioners’ sugar, whipped cream, and garnished with shaved chocolate. That’s it’s. The only work portion is that you have to simmer the fruit in a little water until it’s tender Why? Because you’re using the entire mango, skin and all—except for the pit, which you discard. You’ve got 30 minutes of work for a delicious end of dinner experience. So, get your duff off the sofa, go down to the nearest store and get some mangoes. You won’t be disappointed.
Note that, for this recipe, you need just four mangoes. But you can double the ingredients (for a serving of eight mangoes) for a bigger function. Also, it calls for shaved chocolate, which you can do by grating by hand the chocolate from a chocolate bar; or grating the chocolate in a food processor.
Mango Delight
Ingredients:
4 ripe mangoes
¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Shaved chocolate, about ½ cup
- Wash mangoes and cut them into pieces, but do not peel.
- Pour ½ cup of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, add mangoes, cover, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and cool pulp.
- Place mango pulp in blender or food processor and process until well blended. Transfer to a bowl and fold in the whipped creams and confectioner’s sugar. Mix well. Pour into individual sherbet dishes or a glass serving dish. Top with shaved chocolate. Chill in the refrigerator (for about 25 minutes) and serve to applause.
Yield: 4 servings.
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