
Creamy chilled mango dessert with evaporated milk
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
2 hr 20 min
Servings
6
6 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Creamy chilled mango dessert with evaporated milk
A silky, vibrant mango pudding made with fresh mango puree, evaporated milk, and a touch of gelatin. This beloved dim sum dessert is the perfect balance of fruity sweetness and creamy richness.
15m
Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
140m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Mango pudding is the crown jewel of Hong Kong dim sum desserts. Its intense mango flavor, creamy body, and jiggly texture make it universally adored across all ages.
Bloom gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water for 5 minutes.
Dissolve sugar in hot water. Stir in bloomed gelatin until completely melted.
Mix mango puree, evaporated milk, and lemon juice in a bowl.
Pour the gelatin mixture into the mango mixture and stir until smooth.
Divide among molds or ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. Unmold and serve with diced mango.
Serve over steamed jasmine or sticky rice
Pair with a side of pickled vegetables or kimchi
Add a drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream
Dairy-free option that adds tropical richness
Vegan alternative; sets slightly firmer
Test Kitchen Pick
Soy Sauce
Helpful Pantry Staple
This style of cooking leans heavily on a few foundational condiments. A better soy sauce is usually the fastest pantry upgrade to notice.
The savory base here starts with a more useful bottle, not another gadget.
If this cuisine shows up regularly in your kitchen, soy sauce is one of the best-value pantry upgrades.
Shop soy sauce for this recipeUse the ripest, most fragrant mangoes you can find; champagne mangoes are ideal.
Strain the puree for an ultra-smooth texture if your mangoes are fibrous.
Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days.
Serve chilled. Not meant to be reheated.
Per serving (8mg) · 6 servings
A light, low-calorie option · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
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