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