MANGO
- Fresh mangoes2 ripe but firm mangoes (800-900g total), or 500g frozen mango puree
THICKENER
- Gelatin2 tsp powdered gelatin (or 1 sheet leaf gelatin)
FLAVORING
- Lemon juice1 lemon, fresh
- Sugar2-3 tbsp caster sugar
MANGO
Prepare mango puree
Peel and pit mangoes, rough chop flesh, blend until completely smooth, pass through fine sieve for silky texture
8-10mPREP
THICKENER
Bloom gelatin
Sprinkle gelatin over 3 tbsp cold water, let sit 5 minutes until spongy and softened
5mPREP
MANGO
Warm mango base
Gently warm mango puree with sugar over low heat until steaming (don't boil), stir until sugar dissolves
3-4mCOOK
after Prepare mango puree
THICKENER
Dissolve gelatin into sauce
Add bloomed gelatin to warm mango, whisk until completely dissolved and no particles remain
2mCOOK
after Bloom gelatin, Warm mango base
SAUCE
Finish and chill
Stir in 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, pour through fine sieve into container, cool to room temperature
2mFINISH
after Dissolve gelatin into sauce
SAUCE
Chill until gel-like
Refrigerate 90 minutes until sauce reaches pourable gel consistency (coats spoon but flows smoothly)
1h 30mREST
after Finish and chill
COMBININGChill until gel-like
Ready to serve
Spoon or squeeze gel sauce onto dessert plates, drizzle over cakes, or serve alongside panna cotta and fresh fruit
0mCOMBINE
Consistency notes: The gelatin creates a delicate gel network that gives the sauce body while maintaining pourability. Adjust gelatin to 1.5 tsp for a thinner sauce or 2.5 tsp for thicker consistency. If sauce sets too firmly, gently warm and whisk to loosen before serving.