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Homemade mango ice cream? Why am I making mango ice cream?
As most of my friends and family can attest, I’m not a huge fan of mango. It’s not the worst thing in the world, but it will also never be my first choice for snacking or smoothies or sprucing up my plain Greek yogurt.
I do sometimes like it in savory dishes, and happened to have some left over from a Thai rice bowl I’d made for dinner. I didn’t want to waste it, and since I already had milk and cream and sugar on hand, I thought I’d try whipping up some mango ice cream.
Well, this ice cream might be the exception to my aversion to sweet mango recipes! It’s rich, creamy, and not overly sweet. The hint of tropical flavor makes it perfect for dessert on a warm summer evening. Which is perfect, since it’s been around 90° F (32° C) here in NYC lately!
This recipe features just a handful of simple ingredients: mango, sugar, cream, milk, citrus, salt and vanilla, plus a few tablespoons of citrus vodka for an extra kick, and to prevent the ice cream from freezing solid. It’s an easy ice cream to throw together, and a great way to use up that leftover mango in the fridge!
Mango Ice Cream Tips & Tricks
I used milk and cream, but this mango ice cream could easily be made vegan or dairy-free by substituting full-fat coconut milk for the dairy ingredients.
The citrus vodka adds a nice touch of flavor, and also helps to prevent your ice cream from freezing into a solid block. However, it is entirely optional and can be omitted if desired.
I haven’t tried it, but I think this recipe might also work nicely with papaya, or a combination of tropical fruits like mango, papaya, and banana. And flaked coconut (toasted or untoasted) would make for a fantastic finishing touch!
Other ice cream recipes you might enjoy:
White Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream
Peanut Butter Oreo Ice Cream
And if you make these, or any of my recipes, don’t forget to tag me @bastecutfold or use the hashtag #bastecutfold on Instagram. I always love to see what you’re making!
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Homemade Mango Ice Cream
- Total Time: 30 minutes (+ chilling/freezing time)
- Yield: 1.5 pints 1x
Description
A homemade mango ice cream recipe. This creamy, dreamy mango ice cream is easy to make and can be made dairy-free and vegan with a few substitutions. The best mango ice cream recipe!
Ingredients
2 cups fresh mango, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Pinch salt
1–2 Tablespoons citrus vodka (or other alcohol, to prevent freezing (optional)
Instructions
Add chopped mango to a food processor and puree until smooth. Add sugar and lemon juice, and process until sugar has dissolved.
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, vanilla bean paste, and salt.
Add pureed mango to milk/cream mixture, whisking until well combined. Stir in vodka, if using.
Cover bowl and chill mixture for a minimum of four hours, or overnight.
Once base mixture has fully chilled, churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions, until mixture reaches the consistency of soft serve.
Transfer mixture to your desired storage container and freeze for a minimum of twelve hours (overnight is ideal). For best consistency, allow ice cream to thaw on the counter for 5-10 minutes prior to serving.
Notes
I used milk and cream, but as it contains no eggs, this mango ice cream could easily be made vegan/dairy-free by substituting full-fat coconut milk for the cream and milk.
The citrus vodka adds a nice touch of flavor, and also helps to prevent your ice cream from freezing into a solid block. However, it is entirely optional and can be omitted if desired.
I haven’t tried it, but I think this recipe might also work nicely with papaya, or a combination of tropical fruits like mango, papaya, and banana. Flaked coconut would also be a fantastic finishing touch!
I found pint containers on Amazon, which are perfect for gifting your homemade ice cream. You can also use reusable silicone ice cream containers if keeping the ice cream for yourself.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Ice Cream
- Method: Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: Dessert