African Mango Fool
Delight your taste buds with the vibrant and creamy African Mango Fool, a quick and refreshing dessert that’s bursting with tropical flavor. This no-cook recipe combines ripe mangoes, tangy Greek yogurt, and rich heavy cream with a hint of honey, fresh lemon juice, and ground cardamom for a perfectly balanced sweetness and subtle spice. The smooth mango puree is gently swirled into the yogurt mixture, creating a visually stunning marbled effect, while reserved mango chunks add a juicy pop of texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy dessert is perfect for summer gatherings or an indulgent weeknight treat. Serve it chilled and garnished with fresh mint for a stunning presentation that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. Keywords: African Mango Fool, tropical dessert, mango recipe, no-bake dessert, easy summer treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized ripe mangoes
- 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 4 sprigs mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the mangoes and cut the flesh away from the pit. Dice the mango flesh into small chunks.
Place about 2/3 of the mango chunks into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Set the remaining mango chunks aside for later use.
In a mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, heavy cream, honey, lemon juice, and ground cardamom. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Gently fold the mango puree into the yogurt mixture until swirled together but not completely uniform, creating a marbled effect.
Divide the mixture into serving glasses or bowls. Top each serving with some of the reserved mango chunks.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up slightly.
Before serving, optionally garnish with a sprig of fresh mint for added color and aroma.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1317 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.8 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.4 g | 147% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 157 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 178 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.8 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 169.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 520 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1849 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
