Homemade mango ice cream is the best-ever creamy frozen dessert. This tasty recipe takes a wonderful vanilla ice cream base and adds luscious fresh mango for the easiest mango ice cream. It is a traditional ice cream recipe made with cream, milk, and sugar plus packed with fresh mango puree.
It is rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet. It is a wonderful fresh fruit ice cream and was one of the first ways my kids began enjoying mangoes. I know - I know... who doesn't love ice cream, but seriously this is so amazing! And if you have never had mango before, it tastes amazing.
If you are like me, you use the ice cream maker more often than other kitchen appliances. Our entire family loves ice cream so I make it often. Fruit flavors like this mango one and ice cream flavors with chocolate are some of our favorites. So if you are in the mood for chocolate next time, try my recipe for Candy Bar Ice Cream or Chocolate Ice Cream with Marshmallows.
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Ice Cream Maker Needed
This mango ice cream recipe requires having an ice cream maker. It is not complicated to make mango ice cream and takes just a few steps and ingredients. Enjoy this quick and easy fresh mango ice cream recipe all summer. And try more of the best ice cream recipes made in the ice cream maker.
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.
It does take some preparation to plan ahead and do that. In just a few minutes this fresh fruit & vanilla ice cream is mixing away in my Cuisinart.
Ingredients Needed
This easy recipe for mango ice cream is made with simple ingredients. There are no artificial ingredients that you cannot even pronounce in this amazing ice cream. You only need five ingredients to make the best mango ice cream ever. All you need is fresh mangos, sugar, heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla for this recipe.
This mango ice cream recipe is made without coconut milk or condensed milk, plus it has no eggs like many other recipes. It is an old-fashioned ice cream recipe with hints of vanilla and the sweet tropical and floral flavors of ripe mango for a simple and delicious dessert.
How to Make Mango Ice Cream
*** 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. ***
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. It includes step-by-step instructions and images so I find it very helpful for those not sure of the best way to cut a mango safely.
Combine dice mango pieces with ¼ cup sugar in a measuring cup or single-serving Ninja capsule. Puree them in the blender.
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. This is a no-cook mango ice cream recipe so this is all that is needed to mix this all together.
This mango ice cream recipe is made with an ice cream maker. 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.
Churn in the Ice Cream Maker
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. It will begin to come together and chill almost immediately.
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 and come together as seen below.
I am not sure how your machine works but I find that every 2-3 minutes I like to scrape down the sides to give all the mixture a chance to come into contact with the cold outer area and freeze up.
Freezing Homemade Ice Cream
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.
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, you may need to go as much as 6+ hours of freezing before the mango ice cream is ready. I froze ours for 4 hours and it came out soft and creamy but just solid enough to scoop. DELISH!!!
Storing & Serving Homemade Ice Cream
If this mango ice cream does not get consumed all on the first day, it can be stored in the freezer for up to a week. Store in an air-tight container in your freezer. 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.
As it softens a bit while sitting on your kitchen counter it will make it easier to scoop and creamier to eat. Homemade mango ice cream can be stored longer in the freezer but it does tend to get icy easier than commercially made ice cream.
One of the reasons I love making ice cream is that it's a delicious dessert that is gluten-free. But I also like that it is a no-bake and a wonderful make-ahead dessert recipe. Another reason to make this mango ice cream is if you are having company over or have many things to cook in a day but still want a good dessert, make ice cream ahead of time and get it into the freezer long before the other cooking or guests arrive really is wonderful.
Another great homemade fruit ice cream recipe that you will also love is my PLUM ICE CREAM. A great way to enjoy the bounty of plums that come every summer.
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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!
- If this mango ice cream does not get consumed all on the first day, it can be stored in the freezer for up to a week. Store in an air-tight container in your freezer. 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.
Notes
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 6 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 281 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 16.3g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium 32mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.1g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 32.8g | |
| Protein 2.5g | |
| Vitamin D 37mcg | 185% |
| Calcium 77mg | 6% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 157mg | 3% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
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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.