This post was originally published in July 2015. I have taken and uploaded new photos while the recipe and blogpost remain unchanged.
I’ve got terrific news, my friends! It’s official – I’ve been in love with mango recently. Where is the news, you might be wondering? And you’re right. Old same, old same. I was just kidding!
Indeed, it’s already my second dessert soup on the blog (Oh, have you skipped it? Don’t worry – it’s here), and you’re going to see a lot of other combos this summer. At least I’ve already got pictures for two other posts, and I’m not stopping. I feel some of you would love to know if I am going to make lavender dessert soup. Yes, I am!
But I really am surprised by my man who has been willingly eating this kind of dessert. That couldn’t be real a few years back when I made dessert soup the first time. The idea sounded so repugnant to him that I even would not start this dialogue anymore for a number of years!
Definitely something has changed. At the beginning of June, when I gave him my bowl to try a spoon of another soup, I got it back perfectly empty. Wow. I repeated. I was asked for an individual plate. I even didn’t need to draw a veil over-explaining the idea of this dessert (by using a diplomatic description like “nicely melted fruit sorbet topped with a scoop of ice cream and sprinkled with chocolate and berries” – sure the emphasis always on the words “ice cream”, “sorbet”, and “chocolate” ignoring a forbidden collocation “dessert soup”).
Nope. He doesn’t turn pale or faint every time he hears this “dessert soup” anymore.
I told you – something has changed! And the bottom line is everyone’s palate could be developed. So if anyone continuously refuses to try on a particular kind of food, you still have a chance to change that. Just keep working. And don’t be intimidating.
However, I’m still thinking it’s not the major reason. Perhaps, I just did leave him no choice by not making any other desserts for the time being. If I were making any other desserts, he would probably opt for them.
Here we go – it’s another approach to work on someone’s palate. Hahaha (sinister laughing).
Anyways, dessert soup is a delicious, simple, and healthy dessert for a sweet tooth. Being quite simple, it still could be pretty sophisticated and sexy. Stay tuned and I’ll prove that to you!
This time I’ve got the Mango Coconut Dessert Soup – the combo that won’t let you down! It’s dairy-free as well, sure if you don’t top it with a scoop of ice cream – choose coconut one or sorbet.
And finally, it’s good. It’s damn good.
Have a seat and grab a spoon, my friends!
Enjoy!
Mango Coconut Dessert Soup
Notes
You can substitute one cup of mango pulp for one or two fresh mangoes. In this case, you may need add more liquid (coconut milk or even bottle water) if the soup is too thick.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe mangoes (such as ataulfo), peeled, stoned and roughly chopped
- 1 cup canned mango pulp
- 2 cups of coconut milk, low fat or as desired
- 1/4 cup lime juice or to taste (about 2-3 limes)
- Ice cream, coconut, and fresh mint, to garnish
Instructions
- Combine the mango, mango pulp, coconut milk and lime juice in a cup of your blender and process until nice and smooth. Try on and if necessary add more lime juice or even a bit of powdered sugar (but the contrast of slightly tart soup and sweet ice cream is awesome!)
- Chill it in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Serve topped with the ice cream, coconut, or any other garnish of your choice.
- Enjoy!
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Yes! This looks damn good! Okay, Ben, I’m holding out hope that my palate could develop into the idea of lavender…I’m getting there. And with beautiful dishes like this – it shouldn’t take me long!
annie@ciaochowbambina recently posted…Hearty Three Cheese Mac and Cheese Italian Style
Ha-ha, I’ve got to mingle lavender with other flavor – perhaps I’ll egg you on! May be Mango lavender Soup, eh?
Hmmmm, love mango…it just might work…
annie@ciaochowbambina recently posted…Hearty Three Cheese Mac and Cheese Italian Style
I have to get on board of these dessert soups ASAP. This one looks fantastic, especially with that scoop of ice-cream on top!
Mike@TheIronYou recently posted…Caffe’ Shakerato
Definitely you should! Thanks, Mike!
I love how creative you are with these dessert soups, Ben! The mango and coconut combination sounds fantastic!
Thao @ In Good Flavor recently posted…Somoa Truffles and Guest Posting
Yup, one of my favorite combos:) Thanks, Thao!
I’m loving these dessert soups, Ben…it’s almost like melted ice cream. Haha! But I do love coconut + mango, so I think I’m pretty much going to need a huge bowl of this. You can just pour it straight into a glass so I drink it faster. :-)
David @ Spiced recently posted…Black Bean Sliders with Mango Jalapeno Salsa
No problem, David! Should I add some rum in a glass as well? :)
havocinthekitchen recently posted…Mango Coconut Dessert Soup
I cannot wait to see the other 24 Mango Soups you have coming, it will be a looong summer for you man…Bless :)
If they are all like the one of today, I don’t mind. Nice summery pictures…BTW, where do you get all those beautiful kitchen cloths, you seem to have a very good selection. Mine suck :(
Emanuele @ guyslovecooking recently posted…Dark wholegrain Olive bread
Ha-ha, dont exaggerate! 24 Mango soups are too much even for me. May be 18-19, not more! Yup, I’ve got not bad collection, but I always want more:)
havocinthekitchen recently posted…Mango Coconut Dessert Soup
Hahaha, I felt the same with my bunch of watermelon recipes. But I couldn’t dare to post them in a row. :( So I have 3 more watermelon recipes to share! let’s see when I do that1 ;) And this coconut mango dessert soup is killer, Ben. Please keep this combo coming, I am also in LOVE with coconut mango! Super YUM :)
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen recently posted…Amritsari Chole
Please, moreeeee watermelon recipes – I’m begging your:) Thanks, Any!