Description
Silky smooth mango sago dessert whisks tropical sweetness from Southeast Asian cuisine into a creamy paradise. Cool pearl-studded pudding offers refreshing comfort with perfect balance of ripe mangoes and delicate coconut milk, promising pure bliss for dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Base:
- 2 ripe mangoes
- 1/2 cup sago pearls
- 1/4 cup water
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup condensed milk
- 2 tbsp white sugar
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a medium pot with water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add sago pearls to the boiling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, and cook for 10-12 minutes until translucent with a small white dot in the center.
- Drain sago pearls in a fine-mesh strainer and immediately rinse under cold water to stop cooking process.
- Peel and dice mangoes into uniform small cubes, reserving some slices for garnish.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, condensed milk, white sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold cooked sago pearls into the milk mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Incorporate diced mango pieces into the sago-milk blend, stirring carefully to maintain pearl integrity.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes to enhance flavor melding and achieve a refreshing temperature.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Before serving, fold whipped cream into the chilled mango sago mixture.
- Garnish with reserved mango slices and serve cold in individual dessert glasses.
Notes
- Sago Perfection: Stir pearls consistently during boiling to prevent clumping and ensure even, translucent cooking.
- Temperature Control: Rinse sago immediately with cold water to halt cooking and maintain delicate pearl texture.
- Milk Mixture Magic: Whisk dairy ingredients thoroughly to create a silky, well-integrated base that enhances overall dessert smoothness.
- Cream Technique: Whip heavy cream just until soft peaks form to maintain light, airy consistency without becoming too stiff.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg