For the best ever mango ice cream this recipe is just the thing. The wonderful homemade vanilla ice cream base with luscious fresh mango is tropical, fruity, & creamy. All you need is 5 ingredient for the easiest mango ice cream made in the ice cream maker.
It is rich, refreshing, tangy, and perfectly sweet. If you have never had mango before, it tastes amazing. This is one of our favorites & transports us to Hawaii with every lick. Try it and see what I am talking about.
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The Why
Why do I need to make this recipe? Here are all the reasons why I cannot get enough of this recipe & why you will love it too.
- No fillers or artificial ingredients, just simple real cream, sugar, & fruit.
- No cook, eggs, or custard needed for this ice cream recipe.
- It tastes like a staycation on a cone with yummy island flavor.
- Real full-fat dairy yields the best flavor - no coconut milk, non-dairy, low-fat, or fat-free milk.
- A great no bake cold treat to enjoy all summer.
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Ice Cream Maker Needed
Yes, this is a recipe that needs churning. It is not complicated and takes just a few steps and ingredients. But if you want a no churn option, try this recipe for mango ice cream with condensed milk.
The hardest part of this recipe is remembering to freeze the ice cream maker insert the night before so it is ready when you want to make ice cream. Or buy one with a compressor, no waiting. Check out some of the best brands of ice cream makers to buy.
Ingredients Needed
This easy recipe for mango ice cream is made with simple ingredients. You only need five ingredients to make this old-fashioned ice cream recipe.
It is an old-fashioned ice cream recipe with hints of vanilla. Like my homemade mango popsicle recipe, the mango flavor really shines & is intense.
Here are the ingredients needed to make mango ice cream from scratch:
- Fresh Mango - peel & remove the pit. Frozen chunks that have been thawed can be used as a substitute.
- Heavy Cream - do not substitute, this gives it richness & a decadent texture.
- Whole Milk - the full-fat dairy helps give it a smooth gelato consistency (do not use a substitute like low-fat or skim)
- Sugar - real white sugar, no substitutes.
- Vanilla Extract - the floral notes of this classic ice cream flavor is the perfect pairing with mango.
See the recipe card for quantities & substitutions/variations.
How to Make
*** Ensure your ice cream maker will be ready to freeze the mixture in about an hour. This usually means the insert should be in the freezer the night before. ***
Here are the easy steps for making mango ice cream in the ice cream maker.
- Make the Mango Puree
- Mix & Chill the Ice Cream Base
- Churn the Ice Cream
- Freeze & Serve
See the recipe card for full instructions
1 - Make the Mango Puree
Begin by cutting the two fresh mangos into large chunks. If you have never cut a mango before, this is a great tutorial on HOW TO CUT A MANGO.
Combine dice mango pieces with ¼ cup sugar in a measuring cup into blender. Puree them in the blender until smooth.
2 - Mix & Chill the Ice Cream Base
In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat cream, milk, remaining sugar, & vanilla and beat until combined. Next, add the pureed mango mixture and beat using the hand mixer until combined and smooth.
TIP: I find it is best to have a very cold mixture before putting it into the ice cream maker insert. Therefore, I highly suggest that you place the bowl in the freezer for 30 min to get the mango mixture very cold before going it into the ice cream maker.
3 -Churn in the Ice Cream Maker
My Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker holds 1.5-quarts. Make sure you are using one big enough to hold everything.
When the time has come set up your ice cream maker and get the insert ready and the machine running. Now that the mango mixture is chilled, slowly pour the mango mixture into the ice cream maker insert as it is going around.
Freeze in the ice cream maker according to your manufacturer's steps. For my batch in the Cuisinart ice cream maker, this recipe took about 15 minutes to freeze & churn.
4 - Freeze & Serve
Scoop out the fresh mango ice cream and place it into a freezer-safe container. It will need to freeze this for 3-5 hours. It will then be ready to scoop & enjoy.
How Long to Freeze before Serving
Check it for consistency and for the soft or solid-state you desire the homemade ice cream to be. For a more soft-serve mango ice cream, freezing for about 3 hours may be right for you.
For a very solid ice cream ideal for scooping onto cones, it may need to freeze for 6+ hours. I froze ours for 4 hours and it came out soft and creamy but just solid enough to scoop. DELISH!!!
Storing Mango Ice Cream
Store in an air-tight container in your freezer for up to 30 days. Remove the ice cream about 5 minutes before you want to eat it as homemade ice cream tends to be more solid and dense once frozen all the way through.
Top Tips & Equipment
All of these great tips are shared in the recipe card. But these are so good and important they are worth highlighting so you don't miss them.
- Make sure the freezer insert for your ice cream maker is frozen solid if using one.
- Chill the base before adding to the machine.
- Freeze for 3-5 hours before trying to scoop it, less time yields a soft-serve consistency.
- This recipe needs to be made in a 1.5-quart or large ice cream maker.
Final Notes & Behind the Scenes
Here is my recipe for success - including what I learned, funny stories or bloopers, and more from creating & testing this recipe.
- Make sure the mangoes are ripe & soft. Most regular grocery stores carry them or try farmer's market in summer or Asian markets.
- Using low-fat milk or omitting the heavy cream will make this icy & not smooth; I do not recommend any variations.
- This once exotic fruit is now more common with some grown in the USA & there are many types from all over the world such as honey, francis, haden, & other varieties.
- Scoop with ube or coconut ice cream for twice the island flavor.
- If you went for a double scoop, what other flavor would you add?
Best Ever Mango Ice Cream (with Ice Cream Maker)
Equipment
- ice cream maker
- hand mixer
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1.5 C fresh mango cut into chunks
- ¾ C granulated sugar divided
- 2 C heavy cream
- 1 C whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Ensure your ice cream maker will be ready to freeze the mixture in about an hour. This usually means the insert should be in the freezer the night before.
- Peel and cut up the mangos into large chunks. Add to a blender or a Ninja capsule and add ¼ cup of the sugar. Blend until it is a smooth puree.
- In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat cream, milk, remaining ½ C sugar, & vanilla and beat until combined. Next, add the pureed mango mixture and beat using the hand mixer until combined and smooth.
- Place the bowl in the freezer for 30 minutes so the mango mixture is very cold before it goes into the ice cream insert.
- Get your ice cream machine ready and slowly pour the chilled mango mixture into the cold insert. Let your ice cream maker do all the work.
- Run the ice cream maker for about 15 minutes or until it is ready. It should be the consistency of soft-serve ice cream and look similar to the photo above.
- Scoop out the fresh mango ice cream and place it into a freezer-safe container. You will need to freeze this for about 3-5 hours. It will then be ready to serve after it chills for hours.
- When it reaches the firmness you desire, scoop it into bowls or onto ice cream cones. ENJOY!
Notes
- Use thawed frozen mango chunks instead of fresh.
- DO NOT substitute the cream or whole milk for any other dairy, use only these full-fat ingredients for best taste & texture.
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Alexis Farmer says
I need to get an ice cream maker! This mango ice cream looks perfect for a summer day.
Catherine says
Mango is my absolute favorite! I can't wait to give this a try for the next family night cook out!
Angela says
Glad you love mango too. You will love this ice cream for sure.
Maureen McMorrow says
This looks so much better than any supermarket brand of ice cream, plus it does have the added fillers of those brands. Yum!
Angela says
Homemade ice cream is all-natural and the best way to treat yourself.
Barbara says
This sounds absolutely wonderful1!
Stephanie says
We have this ice cream maker and love it! It’s nice to not need salt and ice. Plus it’s super fast. I’m not a fan of mango but I bet some of my fam would like this.
Angela says
Try out my plum ice cream recipe which may prefer yourself. This ice cream maker is the best, I agree.
Sabrina DeWalt says
I love mango. This ice cream sounds amazing!
Marianne says
I love Mango ice cream! I would need to figure out how to make this recipe vegan though (dairy allergy). Thanks for sharing!
Angela says
I think you can use coconut milk but not sure if it is a 1:1 replacement. Let me know if you try it as I think coconut and mango flavors together would be amazing.
Michele Morin says
The color of the ice cream is so lovely!
Cindy Moore says
I’ll bet mango ice cream is amazing! I wonder how the recipe would do with plant based milk?
Angela says
Let me know if you try making this with almond or coconut milk.
Jerri says
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at Friday Favorites. I'm featuring you this week.
Angela says
Thanks so much! Have a great week!
Amy says
Made this last night and stayed up late to eat it. It did take a few hours to get solid but it was so good.
Angela says
Yes, it can take a bit longer to get to a very solid consistency. I am glad you liked it.
Jessica Watson says
Fabulous
Elisha M says
Hi! I see your ice cream recipe uses ¾ cup of sugar but I can only see you used ¼ cup in the puree. Wondering where/when the rest of the sugar is added! Thanks in advance!
Angela says
Thanks for the comment, I have updated the recipe. I missed that you add the other 1/2 cup when you beat the cream, milk & vanilla. I added the sugar in step #3 now.
Stacy says
This is my new favorite homemade ice cream. I never had mango ice cream but have made this twice in last few months already. I added toasted coconut on top last night and whipped cream for the best sundae. I highly recommend trying it.
Angela says
Oh, that mango coconut sundae idea sounds great, thanks for sharing.
Richard says
The ice cream came out just great. It has a lot of mango flavor and just right. I will make this again. Thank you.
Angela says
You are welcome. Thanks for letting me know you love the mango ice cream recipe.
Sansra says
Good mango flavor and it wasn’t too sweet. This is a good recipe.
Angela says
Thank you.
Jennifer says
The color was so pretty. It tasted great too.
Angela says
Glad you enjoyed it - fresh mango ice cream is quite pretty.
Erin says
Can you use frozen mango chunks instead of fresh mango?
Angela says
Yes you can, defrost & drain them first. Then blend as the recipe is written.
Colin says
This is a great, simple recipe. I have made the mango version and have since substitute the mango for banana that worked out great. Then I tried crushed up Oreos, also a success. I had used jarred mangoes that were very sweet so I used half the sugar and we liked it. All other versions have since been half the sugar. It might freeze harder without the sugar as "anti freeze" but most of it is eaten fresh from the ice cream maker anyways. Thanks for posting this recipe!
Angela says
It is a great recipe and I am glad you are finding a lot of success with it. The vanilla base that this builds on is start of several of my ice cream recipes. Try the plum recipe I have - it is outstanding!
ChrisVanham says
I followed this recipe but instead of chopping the mangos to puree I left them finely chopped. The ice cream came out perfectly with small fresh mangos pieces in the ice cream - it was delicious
Angela says
I love this chunky mango version. It sounds similar to my peaches & cream ice cream recipe - I may try it this way next time. Thank you for the comment, would love a star rating too if you have a moment.
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Colin says
Just made this again, so commenting again. This recipe is so easy and comes out perfect!
Angela says
I love hearing that. I am so glad this is a go-to mango ice cream recipe for you. I hope you try some of my others on the website, if you love fruit the banana or plum ice creams are fantastic too.