Mango Mousse

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Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

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Savor the bliss of mango mousse, a velvety dessert that captures the natural sweetness of mangoes with a taste of tropical paradise in every spoonful!

A single serving of mango mousse in a dessert dish.
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Step into a world of pure mango magic with our delightful mango mousse. This easy recipe creates the best eggless dessert, capturing the deliciousness of ripe mangoes in every bite.

The secret lies in the smooth mango cream, made with the freshest fruit and a touch of gelatin for that perfect texture. Whether served in cups or as part of a pie or cake, this mango mousse recipe guarantees a heavenly treat that leaves taste buds dancing with joy.

By making this treat with condensed milk, you achieve a velvety richness that makes it a top-notch choice for any gathering. It’s so quick and easy, it’s almost too good to be true!

Whether you’re a mango lover or simply adore fruity desserts, embrace the taste of paradise with each delicious bite of our mango mousse.

Ingredients needed to prepare mango mousse.

How to Make the Perfect Mango Mousse

A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.

Combining gelatin with hot water in a white bowl.

STEP ONE: Pour the hot water into a small bowl, then sprinkle gelatin evenly over the water’s surface. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Adding sweetened condensed mousse to gelatin mixture in a white bowl.

STEP TWO: Combine the hydrated gelatin, sweetened condensed milk, and mango in a high-speed food processor. Process until the mixture turns smooth.

Using a food processor to smooth out mango gelatin mixture.

STEP THREE: Using a large bowl, whip the heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form.

Folding mango mixture into whipped cream in a mixing bowl.

STEP FOUR: Gently fold the mango mixture into the whipped cream until well combined.

Creamy mango mousse after all ingredients are combined in a mixing bowl.

STEP FIVE: Divide the combined mixture into serving bowls and allow it to chill for four hours. Top with whipped cream and diced mango before serving! 

Pouring mango mousse into individual dessert serving dishes.

Tips for the Best Mango Mousse

  • Avoid overmixing. The airy, velvety texture of the cream is key to making this recipe of mango work!
  • Make sure the mangoes you use are ripe. Otherwise, you’ll miss out on the sweet flavor and creamy texture.
  • The colder, the better! Make sure that the heavy cream and mixing bowl are well chilled before whipping to achieve stiff peaks. I like to stick the bowl (and beaters) in the freezer for about 15 minutes beforehand.
  • Don’t serve right away. The dessert needs at least 4 hours in the fridge to properly set. 
  • Step up your presentation. You can also chill the mixture in the larger bowl for four hours, then spoon it into a piping bag and swirl it into serving cups. Don’t forget toppings too!

Variations for this Recipe of Mango Mousse

  • If you’re an orange-chocolate lover, melt some dark chocolate to drizzle on top of the dessert just before serving. 
  • Layer mango mousse with coconut yogurt or top with coconut-flavored whipped cream for a fun parfait.
  • Add a mix of tropical fruits like pineapple, papaya, lime, or kiwi to the mousse for an extra burst of flavor.
Dipping a spoon into the mango mousse filled dessert dish to remove a bite.

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Why Is My Homemade Mousse Lumpy?

Proper blending and processing are crucial. There’s a fine line between undermixed and overmixed, so keep a close eye on the texture of both the cream and the mango mixture!

The mango mixture should be silky smooth and the whipped cream should form stiff peaks before the two are folded together.

A spoon holding a bite of mango mousse over the dessert dish.

Can this Mango Mousse Recipe Be Made Dairy-Free?

Of course! Replace the sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream with coconut condensed milk and coconut cream for a tropical dairy-free alternative!

Since these aren’t quite as thick, the texture might not be exactly the same, but it will still be delicious.

Does Homemade Mousse Get Hard in the Refrigerator? 

When you put the mousse in the fridge, it’s totally normal for it to get firmer, which makes it easier to scoop.

If you prefer the original texture, let it sit at room temperature before serving to make it softer again!

Overhead view of two dessert bowls of mango mousse with additional pieces of mango in the background.

How Do I Fix an Over-Whipped Cream?

If the cream is over-whipped and becomes grainy, measure out 1⁄2 cup of unwhipped heavy cream and gently fold it in to smooth out the texture

When you’ve reached the right consistency, remove ½ cup of the whipped mixture before continuing with the mango mousse recipe. 

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5 from 1 vote

Mango Mousse

Savor the bliss of mango mousse, a velvety dessert that captures the natural sweetness of mangoes with a taste of tropical paradise in every spoonful!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
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Ingredients 

  • ¼ cup hot water
  • 1 packet gelatin, 1 tablespoon
  • 1 ½ cups diced mango, about 2 medium mangoes
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, add the hot water then sprinkle gelatin overtop in an even layer. Allow the gelatin to hydrate for 5 minutes
  • Add the gelatin mixture, sweetened condensed milk, and mango to a high speed food processor and process until smooth
  • In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form
  • Add the mango mixture to the whipped cream and gently fold to combine
  • Divide into serving bowls and chill for four hours, or chill in the larger bowl for four hours and then pipe into serving bowls once set.
  • Serve cold garnished with additional whipped cream and finely diced mango

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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