Description
A delightful dessert that combines creamy mousse with the tropical taste of mango, perfect for summer gatherings or refreshing treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 37 g (1/3 cup) unsalted butter
- 37 g (1/3 cup) powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 37 g (1/3 cup) all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 320 g (1 1/4 cups) mango puree
- 85 g (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
- 7 gelatin sheets (12 g)
- 290 g (1 1/6 cups) thick yogurt (Greek or Turkish style)
- 230 g (1 cup) heavy cream (36% fat, very cold)
- 1 tablespoon reduced mango puree (optional, for decoration)
- 40 g (1/6 cup) mascarpone
- 75 g (1/3 cup) cream cheese
- 20 g (1/6 cup) powdered sugar
- 1 mango, fresh, cut into chunks
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and grease a 7-inch (18 cm) round cake pan.
- Beat the butter and powdered sugar until pale and fluffy. Gradually add the egg and vanilla, mixing well. Fold in the sifted flour and a pinch of salt. Bake for 10-15 minutes, then let it cool.
- Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water.
- Heat the mango puree and granulated sugar in a saucepan until it simmers. Stir in the dissolved gelatin until it completely melts, then let it cool.
- Once cooled, whisk in the yogurt.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the mango mixture gently.
- To assemble the cake, place the cooled sponge cake at the bottom of a mousse cake ring. Pour the prepared mango mousse on top. Chill it in the fridge for at least 360 minutes to set.
- For decoration, whip together the mascarpone, cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Spread this mixture on top of the cake. Decorate with fresh mango slices, mint leaves, and a drizzle of reduced mango puree, if desired. Keep the cake in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
Use ripe mangoes for a sweeter flavor. Ensure the gelatin is fully dissolved to avoid lumps in the mousse.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: mango, mousse, cake, dessert, tropical, summer