Description
Indulgent Mango Coconut Pudding Cups blend tropical sweetness with creamy richness, creating a dessert that whispers summer memories. Layers of silky coconut and ripe mango promise a refreshing escape you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 ripe mangoes
- 0.5 cup fresh coconut meat
Base Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 oz/400 ml) coconut milk
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp sugar
Thickening and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut
- 2 mint leaves (optional)
- 4 clear serving cups
Instructions
- Peel and dice mangoes into fine, uniform cubes, ensuring no stringy fibers remain.
- Extract fresh coconut meat and chop into delicate, small pieces.
- Pour coconut milk into a medium saucepan, whisking in heavy cream, sugar, and cornstarch until completely smooth and lump-free.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, continuously stirring for 8-10 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, creating a silky pudding base.
- Allow pudding to cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent skin formation.
- Layer the first portion of coconut pudding evenly into serving cups, filling approximately one-third of each cup.
- Carefully sprinkle diced mango cubes over the first pudding layer.
- Pour the remaining pudding over the mango layer, creating a second distinct layer.
- Top each cup with fresh coconut meat and shredded coconut for added texture.
- Refrigerate pudding cups for at least 2 hours until completely chilled and set.
- Before serving, garnish with mint leaves for a refreshing visual and flavor accent.
- Serve cold, allowing guests to appreciate the beautiful layered presentation.
Notes
- Slice mangoes when they’re slightly firm for cleaner, more precise cubes that hold their shape during layering.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for richer, creamier pudding texture that sets perfectly without being too runny.
- Whisk cornstarch mixture thoroughly to prevent lumps and ensure smooth, silky pudding consistency.
- Adjust sweetness by gradually adding sugar and tasting, as mango ripeness can impact overall dessert sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg