Mango-misu Recipe
Mango-misu is a twist on the classic Italian dessert, tiramisu, replacing the coffee flavor with fresh mango. It typically consists of layers of sponge cake or ladyfingers soaked in mango juice or syrup, layered with a creamy mixture of mascarpone cheese, whipped cream, and fresh mango purée. The dessert is then chilled to allow the flavors to meld together and served cold. Mango-misu is a refreshing and tropical dessert that is perfect for mango lovers or those looking for a fruity twist on a traditional dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup mango juice or puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 24 ladyfingers
- 1 tablespoon rum (optional)
- Cocoa powder or grated chocolate for dusting
Procedure
- In a blender or food processor, puree 2 of the diced mangoes until smooth. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- In a shallow dish, combine the mango juice (or puree) with rum, if using.
- Take each ladyfinger
- and dip it quickly into the mango juice mixture, making sure it is soaked but not soggy. Arrange the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer in a dish or individual serving glasses.
- Spread a layer of the mango puree over the soaked ladyfingers.
- Spread a layer of the mascarpone cream mixture over the mango puree.
- Repeat the layers, starting with soaked ladyfingers, followed by mango puree, and then the mascarpone cream. You can create as many layers as you like, depending on the size of your dish or glasses.
- Finish with a final layer of the mascarpone cream on top.
- Cover the dish or individual glasses with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- Before serving, dice the remaining mango and sprinkle it over the top of the mango-misu.
- Lightly dust the dessert with cocoa powder or grated chocolate.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious mango-misu!
