Mango Fool (Jamaica, Caribbean)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 6

Mango Fool - A Sweet and Refreshing Dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

3 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

361

Sugar

45g

Fat

14g

Mango Fool is a traditional Caribbean dessert that's popular in Jamaica and throughout the region. It's a sweet and creamy dessert that's easy to make with only a few ingredients and a little bit of time. The dessert is made by cooking sweet mangoes with sugar and lime juice until they're soft and fragrant. The mango mixture is then combined with a rich custard made with egg and milk and chilled until it's cold. Before serving, the dessert is topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream that adds creaminess and richness to the dish. Mango Fool is perfect for hot summer days when you want something sweet and refreshing to cool you down. It's also a great way to enjoy fresh, ripe mangoes when they're in season.

Instructions

1.	Peel and cut the mangoes into small pieces.
2.	In a saucepan, mix sugar, lime juice, and water. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
3.	Add the mangoes and cook for 5-10 minutes.
4.	In a bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Stir in the mango mixture and let it cool.
5.	In a separate bowl, whisk the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
6.	Fold the whipped cream into the mango mixture and serve chilled.

PROS

Mango Fool is a sweet and refreshing dessert that’s perfect for hot summer days.

It’s easy to make with only a few ingredients, and the combination of sweet mango and whipped cream is absolutely delicious.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The recipe also requires a fair amount of preparation and chilling time, so it’s not a quick dessert to make.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mango is a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, which can help support digestive health and boost immunity.
The whipped cream used in this recipe is high in saturated fat, but it can be substituted with low-fat alternatives to reduce the calorie, fat, and cholesterol content of the dessert.

	6 mangoes
	1/2 cup sugar
	1/2 lime ( Juice of )
	5 ounces water
	1 egg
	5 ounces milk
	1/2 cup heavy cream