The naturally sweet and fragrant flavour or fresh mango is like no other stone fruit. It has Australians waiting around all year for summer, because we know that warm weather means one thing – mangoes! To celebrate the return of these juicy fruits, here are some beautiful ways to incorporate them into your desserts. From homemade ice-cream and smoothies, to rich cheesecakes and tarts, these beautiful recipes are guaranteed to please your loved ones and satisfy your cravings.
Four easy ways to slice a mango
MANGO HEDGEHOG
Place your mango stem end down on a chopping board. With the knife slightly to the right of the center, slice down through the mango. You now have a cheek!
Using the tip of a sharp knife, slice parallel lines into the mango flesh, then turn the mango 90° and slice more parallel lines, so you create a checkerboard effect.
Next, push the mango skin to turn the mango ‘inside out’ and voila! You’ve now created a mango hedgehog.
DICED MANGO
Slice mango cheeks following the instructions above and create that ‘checkerboard effect’.
Using a large spoon, scoop the flesh out from the skin to create mango chunks – perfect to add to a fresh summer salad or to freeze for the winter months.
NO-MESS MANGO CHEEKS
Repeat steps 1-2 of the ‘mango hedgehog’ instructions.
Using a small glass, slide the mango cheek down the rim of the glass so it separates the skin on the outside and the flesh on the inside! You will now have a whole mango cheek – watch the video below to see it in action!
MANGO FLOWER
Using a sharp knife or peeler, remove the skin from the mango flesh.
Place the peeled mango on a skewer or stick
Working your way around the mango, use a sharp knife to slice ‘petal’ chunks away from the fruit, careful not to slice the petals off.
Repeat step 3 from the outside-in, so your mango is now comprised of petals.
Now you can eat directly from the stick! (Add salt and chilli flakes for extra flavour!).
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Mango and kaffir lime baked cheesecake
Mango and kaffir lime baked cheesecake
Fresh and fragrant with delicate Thai flavours.
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Mango, coconut and lime panna cotta
Mango, coconut and lime panna cotta
A fresh and summery take on the classic Italian dessert with these mango, coconut & lime panna cottas.
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Mango cheesecake tart with palm sugar syrup
Mango cheesecake tart with palm sugar syrup
Our delicious mango cheesecake tart is served drizzled with a sticky sweet palm sugar syrup for decadent, creamy dessert.
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Paper cup popsicles
Paper cup popsicles
These super simple paper cup popsicles are a great way to cool down this summer.
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Coconut rice with mango
Coconut rice with mango
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Coconut panna cotta with mango and coconut wafers
Coconut panna cotta with mango and coconut wafers
There are many parts to this dish, so it pays to get yourself fully organised before you begin. Despite the work involved, coconut panna cotta with mango and wafers is worth the effort.
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Mango & coconut tres leche cake
This mango and coconut creation tastes every bit as good as it looks. Juicy strips of delicious mango, set atop decadent, sweet and rich folds of coconut enhanced cream hides the berry filled base below. Resistance is futile.
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Mango and lemon cheesecake
Mango and lemon cheesecake
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Mango and passionfruit meringue cake
Mango and passionfruit meringue cake
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Mango and white chocolate rocky road creams
Mango and white chocolate rocky road creams
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Mango and passionfruit parfait with chilli glass
Mango and passionfruit parfait with chilli glass
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Mango and white chocolate cheesecake
Mango and white chocolate cheesecake
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Mango vanilla frozen yoghurt swirls
Mango vanilla frozen yoghurt swirls
Cool down in less than 30 minutes with these fruity ice-blocks. With less than five ingredients these popsicles are a great choice for a kids party and frozen yoghurt makes them a healthy alternative to ice cream.
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Ginger cheesecake with fresh mango
Ginger cheesecake with fresh mango
This ginger cheesecake tastes as absolutely delectable as it looks with fresh slices of juicy mango adorning the top.
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Mango jellies with coconut cream
Mango jellies with coconut cream
Brimming with the scent of summer fruits and silky coconut cream, this dessert-in-a-glass could well be the star attraction at a celebration with family or friends.
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Frutti tutti lemon tart
Frutti tutti lemon tart
This gorgeous baked tart is complete with a buttery ginger crust and creamy lemon filling. Finish it off with an assortment of summer stone fruits for a really special dessert for entertaining.
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Mango lime cheesecake
Mango lime cheesecake
It’s hard to imagine something more iconic to an Australian summer than mangoes, so this tropical, citrus cheesecake forms the quintessential home treat or dessert when entertaining during the warmer months.
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Mango and coconut custard slice
Mango and coconut custard slice
Sweet, juicy mango pieces are swirled through a brilliant creamy coconut custard in this divine Summery slice. Serve topped with flaked almonds for extra crunch, it’s a flavour and texture sensation that’ll keep you wanting more!
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Mango and pineapple mousse cake
Mango and pineapple mousse cake
Light and full of bold tropical flavours, this soft mousse cake has a melt-in-the-mouth texture with a healthy, crunchy base.
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Coconut and mango ice-blocks with biscuit sand
Coconut and mango ice-blocks with biscuit sand
Mango and coconut are the quintessential flavours of summer. These ice-blocks will be a summer hit for all ages to cool down in the sun.
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Carmen Miranda mango smoothie bowl
Carmen Miranda mango smoothie bowl
This tropical smoothie bowl recipe is over the top, just like the flamboyant Brazilian performer it was named after, packed full of fresh summer fruits and sweet hydrating coconut.
‘Sweet’, ‘summery’ and ‘refreshing’ perfectly sum up the experience of tucking into these mango sorbet cones. You may need to double the recipe because these won’t last long!
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Ricotta cheesecake with mango
Ricotta cheesecake with mango
This silky baked ricotta cheesecake topped with fresh mango and passionfruit is a delicious seasonal dessert.
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Passionfruit and mango cheesecake
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this passionfruit and mango cheesecake – sweet, creamy and fruity! This is the perfect dessert for any night of the week!
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Mango and passionfruit pavlova
Mango and passionfruit pavlova
This iconic Australian dessert is made even more delicious with the addition of fresh tropical fruits. Whip up this gorgeous pavlova for a special occasion, birthday party or Christmas celebration.
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Lime curd, coconut and mango cake
This bright and colourful lime curd, coconut and mango cake is the perfect summertime treat.
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Coconut rice with mango
Coconut rice with mango
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Mango cake with lemon icing
Mango cake with lemon icing
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Mango and coconut jelly cakes
Mango and coconut jelly cakes
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Vanilla tofu ice-cream with mango and berry coulis
Vanilla tofu ice-cream with mango and berry coulis
You simply can’t beat homemade ice cream, and the tofu in this recipe enhances both the flavour and texture, for something even more special.
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Mango, coconut and mascarpone sponge
Mango, coconut and mascarpone sponge
This is a simply luscious cake, with its layers of sponge, mango and coconut mascarpone.
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Mango coconut flan
Mango coconut flan
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Mango & macadamia tart with lime syrup
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Coconut mango pearl smoothie
Coconut mango pearl smoothie
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Mango galettes with coconut cream
Mango galettes with coconut cream
Walk into any French patisserie and you will be greeted by a feast for the eyes. Among the delights you will surely see the delicate galette, topped with any variety of fruit; we’ve chosen mango and coconut cream
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Mango & hibiscus sorbet
Cool, sweet and fruity, this refreshing mango and hibiscus sorbet is perfect to enjoy on a warm Summer afternoon by the pool. It is only enhanced by a splash of prosecco.
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Mango & coconut tres leche cake
This mango and coconut creation tastes every bit as good as it looks. Juicy strips of delicious mango, set atop decadent, sweet and rich folds of coconut enhanced cream hides the berry filled base below. Resistance is futile.
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Mango mousse
Mango mousse
The taste of summer.
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Spiced mango tarte tatin
Spiced mango tarte tatin
This recipe will make more Eight Spice Mix than you require for the tarts. Store excess in an airtight container and use in cakes, custards, stewed fruit, crumbles or creamy desserts. It is also fantastic rubbed on duck before roasting.
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Coconut panna cotta with mango and coconut wafers
There are many parts to this dish, so it pays to get yourself fully organised before you begin. Despite the work involved, coconut panna cotta with mango and wafers is worth the effort.
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Frozen mango macadamia crunch
Frozen mango macadamia crunch
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Caramelised mango tarts
Caramelised mango tarts
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Mango pan tart
Mango pan tart
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Coconut fritters with mango, chilli and lime
Coconut fritters with mango, chilli and lime
The Caribbean is calling! These fresh coconut vegan fritters, served with mango chilli and lime are absolutely scrumptious!
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